by Sunrise Agriland
Published Tue, Nov 21st 2017, 07:37 | Health
Organic Stevia is increasingly gaining popularity these days because of its multiple health benefits. Stevia is a naturally occurring sweetener highly praised by the patients of diabetes. It has wonderful sweetening property which is found to be about 40 times more than sugar. The biggest advantage lies in its digestion by the human body. Its molecules are destroyed by the colon bacteria and therefore no added sugar enters the blood stream. Apart from diabetes, stevia also provides a number of other health advantages.
1. Obesity- People who are struggling with obesity can cut down a considerable amount of calories with its usage. Adding stevia to cakes, puddings and candies will keep your calories under check and hence you can enjoy celebrations without worrying about gaining weight.
2. Heart problems- Stevia is also quite beneficial in blood pressure control. Its intake increases urination and enhances the rate of sodium elimination, bringing the blood pressure under normal value. It also reduces the risk of stroke and heart-attack.
3. Oral hygiene- it is found to limit the activity of bacteria and reducing cavities. As a result it is also used in toothpastes these days.
4. Skin – stevia is helpful in treating skin diseases such as eczema and dermatitis. It inhibits the growth of bacteria that are responsible for these ailments.
5. Cancer- anti-oxidants found in stevia aid in the removal of free radicals that increase the mutation rate of cancer cells. It is also beneficial in the prevention of premature aging.