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What is the sugar that is removed from plants and used as sweetener?
Stevia
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.
What sweetener is used in Jello sugar free pudding?
There are several sugar free sweeteners on the market. Many of the artificial sweeteners contain ingredients that are known to cause cancer. For this reason I would recommend Stevia sweetener. Stevia is derived from the Stevia plant which has a natural sweetness. The sweetener is sugar free and also zero calorie.
Is stevia addictive?
No, Stevia is not addictive. It is simply a plant, of the Compositae Family, that contains steviol glycosides, a sweet tasting substance. It can be used as a truly natural sweetener in food and drink, as well as for medicinal purposes.
In what decade was the Atkins Diet introduced?
Robert Atkins created the diet from a diet he read about in the Journal of the American Medical Association. First, he used it to deal with his own overweight condition. Then his first book the "Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution" was published in 1972.
Can you take Aleve on the Atkins diet?
Yes, you can take pain relief on the Atkins diet. It does not effect your protein to carbohydrate ratio in your diet.
Does truvia contain aspartame?
Truvia is an artificial sweetener that is manufactured jointly by Cargill and The Coca-Cola Company and does not contain aspartame. The ingredients used are Stevia leaf sup, Erythritol and natural flavors.
Why is use of aspartame limited to cold foods and drinks?
Heat has a negative effect on aspartame and therefore is not used for very hot foods or drinks, stevia can be used as a sweetener where high heat is used.
where can i buy the atkins diet?
I would recommend buying the Atkins diet book--the cheapest way to obtain this book would be to buy a used copy on amazon.com, which starts at about $2.98
What sweetener is used in Lipton diet iced tea?
sucralose (generic for Splenda)acesulfame potassium
Is the Dr Atkins diet plan scientifically tested?
Yes, the Atkins diet has been scientifically tested. It is shown to be a low carb diet, which can be dangerous because if used for extended time periods it can actually affect ones brain.
What is the predominant sweetener used in formulating beverages?
Sugar for regular soda, and aspartame for diet soda. Sometimes Splenda is used in diet soda.
