Big Bad Voodoo Posted January 9, 2013 #1 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Stevia is healthy alternative to sugar. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevia Plant from Paraguay. Why dont we use it instead of sugar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Id3al Experience Posted January 9, 2013 #2 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Stevia is healthy alternative to sugar. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevia Plant from Paraguay. Why dont we use it instead of sugar? There is a lot of alternatives for many different things around the world. For example a Acre of Hemp produces more paper than a Acre of trees.... Its only logical what to use. Kind Regards, 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Voodoo Posted January 9, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted January 9, 2013 There is a lot of alternatives for many different things around the world. For example a Acre of Hemp produces more paper than a Acre of trees.... Its only logical what to use. Kind Regards, You obviously dont know what sugar do to our bodies. Now lets see Stevia effect- helps in preventing cancer aids in the treatment of bacterial diseases of the digestive system of It helps regulate the excess weight reduces the elevated levels of blood fat and high blood pressure lowers the blood sugar level and does not affect insulin, which is especially important for diabetics and people who want to lose weight reduces anemia recovering the body after treatment with antibiotics and after a cold or flu helps in healing wounds and stopping food allergies slows down the development of osteoporosis helps faster healing of infections with Candida sp. great for detoxication prevents cavities and plaque regulates digestion boosts immunity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Voodoo Posted January 9, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) Cookies that make you healthy...who doesnt want that? Even thats propaganda, Cookies that doesnt make you ill...who doesnt want that? Edited January 9, 2013 by the L 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Id3al Experience Posted January 9, 2013 #5 Share Posted January 9, 2013 You obviously dont know what sugar do to our bodies. Now lets see Stevia effect- helps in preventing cancer aids in the treatment of bacterial diseases of the digestive system of It helps regulate the excess weight reduces the elevated levels of blood fat and high blood pressure lowers the blood sugar level and does not affect insulin, which is especially important for diabetics and people who want to lose weight reduces anemia recovering the body after treatment with antibiotics and after a cold or flu helps in healing wounds and stopping food allergies slows down the development of osteoporosis helps faster healing of infections with Candida sp. great for detoxication prevents cavities and plaque regulates digestion boosts immunity You Obviously dont know what Deforestation does to the earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Voodoo Posted January 9, 2013 Author #6 Share Posted January 9, 2013 You Obviously dont know what Deforestation does to the earth. Deforestation? Im confused. I dont know what it has to do with Stevia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Id3al Experience Posted January 9, 2013 #7 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Deforestation? Im confused. I dont know what it has to do with Stevia. Nothing at all, LOL, I was just using your comments of me not knowing what sugar does to your body when you replyed to my post. I advised there are many alternatives to many things we do in the world. for example my Hemp vs Trees above. There is alot of things we should do, however for profit gain and agendas keep us from changing our ways. Sugar is addictive and this proven. Therefore in a business sence. Its more logic to give the public something addictive in order for people to keep consuming the product. Addicts keep coming back. Kind Regards 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rashore Posted January 9, 2013 #8 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Perhaps it's because we figured out a way to refine sugar in large quantities way before we figured out how to do the same thing with stevia. And we had more than one source for sugar refinement in cane, beets, corn, where stevia is just stevia. And sugar had a byproduct early on that stevia does not- alcohol. I think the manufacture of rum helped sugar boost beyond other flat sweetener production. I would have to dispute your effects of stevia L... At least in the form of a public ready sweetener. Yes, stevia can have those properties when they are taken in whole leaf form. However, what is being sold on the market as a sweetener does not have all those great things going on. It's a few of the specific sweet chemical compounds that are being extracted from the plant and refined. Kind of the same thing they do to sugarcane, but in a way more evolved extraction and refining process. Sugarcane in it's whole form has benefits too, but the sweet is processed out, leaving all the good behind. I realize in culinary history, stevia has just as rich history as a sweetner as many other sources that are not sugar. I'm a honey fan personally, though I do like stevia in tart brewed teas. I don't necessarily think its a sugar over other sweeteners conspiracy. Give stevia some time and it will likely become another mainstream sweetener. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted January 9, 2013 #9 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Not to play "devil's advocate", but here's a few links for a balanced view: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stevia/AN01733 http://www.livestrong.com/article/32206-dangers-associated-stevia/ http://www.ehow.com/list_6900526_stevia-risks.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashotep Posted January 10, 2013 #10 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Its probably like most things, it should be used in moderation. Think I'll pass until more is known about it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banskevie Posted January 10, 2013 #11 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Therefore in a business sence. Its more logic to give the public something addictive in order for people to keep consuming the product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONTEATUS Posted January 10, 2013 #12 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Sweet ! Im all in for more anything Sweet ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Blanco Posted January 10, 2013 #13 Share Posted January 10, 2013 You obviously dont know what sugar do to our bodies. prevents cavities and plaque Just put a little flouride in your sweets...problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babe Ruth Posted January 10, 2013 #14 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Don't know about today, but about 10 years ago the average american paid about 3 times the price for sugar than the rest of the world. Conspiracy or not, the sugar industry, especially here in Florida, gets special treatment. But your point is good--if there is a more healthy alternative, we should be using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafterman Posted January 10, 2013 #15 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Well for one thing, Stevia tastes like ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Voodoo Posted January 10, 2013 Author #16 Share Posted January 10, 2013 It prevent caries, thats for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolguy Posted January 11, 2013 #17 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Never heard of it ..flouride is bad for the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unseen Posted January 11, 2013 #18 Share Posted January 11, 2013 wow ,Finally ,I am diabetic and a good tasting surgur sub would do wonders for my sweet tooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druan Posted January 11, 2013 #19 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Have you tried Stevia in Coffee? Putrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbi Laveau Posted January 11, 2013 #20 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I first tried stevia in the 1990s. It's been around as a sugar substitute that long,and I know people who've used it for YEARS ,and years,with no ill affects,at all. This is the first I've EVER heard it has alleged side affects ,which makes me think its sugar company propaganda . Don't get me wrong,sugar is my one and only vice ,and this seems like bull to me . I know for a fact ,that many restaurants now only use truvia . Stevia ,in the form of truvia ,has become a household item in the USA ,and is on the shelf next to the sugar ,at the supermarket .so.. Back in the old days,you had to buy it at the health food store in liquid form . I personally ,do not like the taste .I prefer xylitol as a sugar substitute ,but raw sugar is probably the best choice ,in moderation . Refined sugar is,what's bad for us,and high fructose corn crap . I use raw sugar and xylitol . You can cook with xylitol . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truvia 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma_Acid Posted January 11, 2013 #21 Share Posted January 11, 2013 You obviously dont know what sugar do to our bodies. Now lets see Stevia effect- helps in preventing cancer aids in the treatment of bacterial diseases of the digestive system of It helps regulate the excess weight reduces the elevated levels of blood fat and high blood pressure lowers the blood sugar level and does not affect insulin, which is especially important for diabetics and people who want to lose weight reduces anemia recovering the body after treatment with antibiotics and after a cold or flu helps in healing wounds and stopping food allergies slows down the development of osteoporosis helps faster healing of infections with Candida sp. great for detoxication prevents cavities and plaque regulates digestion boosts immunity Got academic research to support all of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbi Laveau Posted January 11, 2013 #22 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Got academic research to support all of that? As per memorial Sloan kettering cancer hospital,who publish nothing without research,say it has anti hypertension ,anti hyperglycemic ,anti tumor ,and anti arrythmic properties . It can cause nausea and GI upset .People with low blood sugar,need to use with caution . http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/herb/stevia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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