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Description
"Stevia" is a natural, zero-calorie sweetener extracted from the leaves of the Stevia plant, providing sweetness without impacting blood sugar. Ideal for diabetics and low-carb diets, it sweetens beverages and baked goods naturally without calories or carbohydrates, helping to reduce sugar intake effortlessly. Available in powder, liquid, and tablet forms, stevia contains no artificial additives, fillers, or preservatives. A tooth-friendly alternative, it helps avoid tooth decay while offering a convenient and healthy choice for everyday sweetening needs.
Category
Sweeteners
Stevia
Benefits
Zero-calorie sweetness: Offers natural sweetness without the calories, making it ideal for cutting sugar while still enjoying flavor.
Supports blood sugar balance: Doesn’t spike glucose levels, making it a safe choice for diabetics and low-carb lifestyles.
Gentle on teeth: Unlike sugar, stevia doesn’t contribute to tooth decay, helping maintain better oral health.
Clean and plant-based: Free from fillers or additives, it's a vegan-friendly way to sweeten drinks and baked goods.
Zero-calorie sweetness: Offers natural sweetness without the calories, making it ideal for cutting sugar while still enjoying flavor.
Supports blood sugar balance: Doesn’t spike glucose levels, making it a safe choice for diabetics and low-carb lifestyles.
Gentle on teeth: Unlike sugar, stevia doesn’t contribute to tooth decay, helping maintain better oral health.
Clean and plant-based: Free from fillers or additives, it's a vegan-friendly way to sweeten drinks and baked goods.
Glycemic Load [GL]
A food's glycemic load reflects its potential to raise blood sugar levels after consumption. The impact of ingesting one gram of glucose is roughly equivalent to one glycemic load unit. The glycemic load is calculated by multiplying the total carbohydrate content of a food by its glycemic index and then dividing by 100. The range of low GL values is 0–10. A GL between 11 and 19 is considered medium, while a GL over 20 is considered high.
0.0 | Low
Glycemic Index [GI]
The glycemic index measures the increase in blood sugar levels brought on by consuming a particular carbohydrate within two hours of ingestion. It is displayed on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 denoting the effect of pure glucose. High-glycemic-index foods [70+] quickly release glucose into the bloodstream, which raises blood sugar levels. Foods with a medium [56–69] and low GI [0-55] release glucose into the blood gradually.
0.0 | Low
References
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