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Stevia Conversion Chart
The stevia conversion chart allows you to incorporate this non-caloric natural sweetener into your regular recipes. Artificial sweeteners are toxic and bad for your body. Whereas stevia is natural and even my kids can use it.
It has zero carbohydrate, zero calories and rates zero on the glycemic index. So if you are a diabetic, it is good for you to use.
It is a plant product that is much sweeter than table sugar. For me it tastes a lot sweeter. I think it has a slight aftertaste but according to my friends and clients, the aftertaste is nothing compared to artificial sweeteners.
The natural sweetener has been used for centuries by in South America. The plants leaves contain numerous all-natural nutrients that help regulate blood sugar, including chromium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3 (Niacin).
Stevia is processed from a plant “Stevia Rebaudiana”. When refined into a white powder extract (stevioside), the research shows that it becomes 200-300 times sweeter than sugar without raising blood sugar levels - that's really good news.
It is free from chemicals, carbs or calories. Research indicates that both diabetics and persons suffering from hypoglycemia may use Stevia.