Often we have the sweet craving! It does happen that some of us are outright 'sweet tooth' followers while others are less inclined for 'the sweet' while preferring pungent, bitter, salty or sour tastes. In preparation and after taking part in sport or hard physical activity you can feel the need to boost up your energy.
A tendency is to lift energy and give ourselves a sweet taste through sugar. Various sources of simple sugar are around from refined sugar in drinks and snacks or in unrefined forms through fruits. That is not all, there are types of syrup such as maple syrup and indeed maple syrup is highly famous in Canada. Enjoying wide recognition, the maple tree leaf has been made the Canadian national symbol! The inner sap of the maple tree provides the source for maple syrup, and maple sugar is processed from the popular maple tree!
It is from sugar cane and sugar beet that we process molasses, brown and white sugar. Since syrups are high in sugar they may not be what we need sometimes. There are times when we have the craving for something sweet but do not necessarily need to raise our blood sugar up! Being lax; sitting at the office or lying on a couch at home and not being active may still sprout the craving for something sweet.
A perfect substance can provide something sweet without raising our blood sugar; that is stevia. Stevia gives you sweetness without concern on calories. The best is it can be used by diabetics with high blood sugar. We can purchase it as syrup, in powdered form or as dried leaves. It is versatile enough to replace sugar in hot and cool beverages; and adding a sweeter touch to any food.
Stevia originates from South America and the plant enjoys warm weather and not excessive water. This plant does not drink high levels of water yet it makes our drinks so sweet and enjoyable! Did you know stevia is actually an herb? We can grow our own stevia. Imagine yourself picking a leaf and chewing it for the greatest sweetness you have had! Stevia is extremely potent and when used we need only a minor amount as it is far greater in sweet strength than sugar and honey or other syrups. It is advisable to takes a small section of the fresh leaf when you try it.
According to the plants growing conditions, the level of sweetness varies. Care to consider that the nutrients in the soil always affect the health of plants! To plant stevia rely on taking a transplant (a section of the plant) rather than the seeds, which are harder to sprout. However difficult it is to imagine that a leaf can be profoundly sweet you have to try and taste it for yourself. Fortunate is one to have this sweet plant nearby, and during those times when you have a sweet tooth, you might just chew on a green stevia leaf.
A tendency is to lift energy and give ourselves a sweet taste through sugar. Various sources of simple sugar are around from refined sugar in drinks and snacks or in unrefined forms through fruits. That is not all, there are types of syrup such as maple syrup and indeed maple syrup is highly famous in Canada. Enjoying wide recognition, the maple tree leaf has been made the Canadian national symbol! The inner sap of the maple tree provides the source for maple syrup, and maple sugar is processed from the popular maple tree!
It is from sugar cane and sugar beet that we process molasses, brown and white sugar. Since syrups are high in sugar they may not be what we need sometimes. There are times when we have the craving for something sweet but do not necessarily need to raise our blood sugar up! Being lax; sitting at the office or lying on a couch at home and not being active may still sprout the craving for something sweet.
A perfect substance can provide something sweet without raising our blood sugar; that is stevia. Stevia gives you sweetness without concern on calories. The best is it can be used by diabetics with high blood sugar. We can purchase it as syrup, in powdered form or as dried leaves. It is versatile enough to replace sugar in hot and cool beverages; and adding a sweeter touch to any food.
Stevia originates from South America and the plant enjoys warm weather and not excessive water. This plant does not drink high levels of water yet it makes our drinks so sweet and enjoyable! Did you know stevia is actually an herb? We can grow our own stevia. Imagine yourself picking a leaf and chewing it for the greatest sweetness you have had! Stevia is extremely potent and when used we need only a minor amount as it is far greater in sweet strength than sugar and honey or other syrups. It is advisable to takes a small section of the fresh leaf when you try it.
According to the plants growing conditions, the level of sweetness varies. Care to consider that the nutrients in the soil always affect the health of plants! To plant stevia rely on taking a transplant (a section of the plant) rather than the seeds, which are harder to sprout. However difficult it is to imagine that a leaf can be profoundly sweet you have to try and taste it for yourself. Fortunate is one to have this sweet plant nearby, and during those times when you have a sweet tooth, you might just chew on a green stevia leaf.
About the Author:
Anastacia Sampson is a Nutritional Medicine Practitioner and freelance journalist, and lives in East London in South Africa. It is through consulting and advising the public on nutritional information that her health book has been published. Anastacia Sampson also runs a website, Healthy Living, where you will find information on herbs.
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