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Are the gene altering allegations about Stevia sugar substitute true?
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What is the meaning of stevia?
Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. It is used as a sugar substitute because it is much sweeter than sugar, but does not contain calories. Stevia is often used in foods and beverages as a healthier alternative to sugar.
Is aspartame sugar substitute for baking?
It could be used depending on what you are baking. A better substitute would be Stevia.
How do you substitute stevia for sugar when baking?
when you buy "baking stevia" it should come with a conversion chart, but i think its probably pretty universal. this is how mine goes: 1 cup sugar = 1/4 cup stevia 1/2 cup sugar = 1/8 cup stevia 1/3 cup sugar = 1 tablespoon and 1.5 teaspoons stevia 1/4 cup sugar = 1 tablespoon stevia
What are some brand names for Stevia artificial sweeteners?
The sweetener Stevia is a natural, calorie-free sugar substitute derived directly from the Stevia plant. It can be found in stores under the brand names Truvia and PureVia.
How many grams of sugar should an insulin resistant person have per meal?
If you are insulin resistant you should not have any added sugar. If you need something sweet use a sugar substitute caller stevia.
What can you use to substitute for powered sugar?
It would probably work, but try using caster sugar instead, it would taste a lot better.
Will tea taste the same if sweetened with Stevia?
Not exactly the same, stevia is sweet but there is something missing in the taste between it and sugar, sugar is still smoother while stevia is plain sweet.
Is stevia healthy?
Everything is healthy if eaten in moderation. Yes, stevia is healthy. In fact stevia is much healthier than sugar.
Can a borderline diabetic have artificial sugar?
It depends on the individual. For some susceptible/sensitive people (whether insulin resistant, borderline diabetic, or diabetic) even a sugar substitute can cause problems. If you are going to try a sugar substitute, use stevia rather than anything else.
What is a good sugar substitute?
Stevia. It's natural no calories, its not artificial and is 300 times sweeter in flavour than sugar. You should be able to get it a good health food stores or online.
What is a healthier alternative to sugar?
Stevia and honey are healthier alternatives to sugar.
What is the sugar that is removed from plants and used as sweetener?
Stevia
