What to do when we have the sweet craving? It happens 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 sport or hard physical activity you can feel the need to boost up your energy.
Of course the quickest way to lift energy and give a sweet taste is through sugar. We may have refined sugar in drinks and snacks or in unrefined forms through fruits. There are types of syrups such as maple syrup. Maple syrup is highly famous in Canada. There the maple tree enjoys wide recognition and its leaf has been made a national symbol. Maple syrup is gained from the inner sap of the maple tree. Maple sugar is processed from the maple tree.
Sugar cane and sugar beet are sourced and processed to provide molasses, brown and white sugar. Being high in sugar, syrups may not be what we need sometimes. It can occur that we have the craving for something sweet but do not necessarily need to raise our blood sugar up! It even happens with any lax activity; sitting at the office or lying on a couch at home and not being active may still sprout the craving for something sweet.
Well there is a perfect substance to fill the role. Allow stevia to give you sweetness without concern on calories. It is safe for us and can be used by diabetics with high blood sugar. Stevia can be bought as syrup, in powdered form or as dried leaves. It can be used to replace sugar in hot and cool beverages. Apply it to add 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. - 26706
Of course the quickest way to lift energy and give a sweet taste is through sugar. We may have refined sugar in drinks and snacks or in unrefined forms through fruits. There are types of syrups such as maple syrup. Maple syrup is highly famous in Canada. There the maple tree enjoys wide recognition and its leaf has been made a national symbol. Maple syrup is gained from the inner sap of the maple tree. Maple sugar is processed from the maple tree.
Sugar cane and sugar beet are sourced and processed to provide molasses, brown and white sugar. Being high in sugar, syrups may not be what we need sometimes. It can occur that we have the craving for something sweet but do not necessarily need to raise our blood sugar up! It even happens with any lax activity; sitting at the office or lying on a couch at home and not being active may still sprout the craving for something sweet.
Well there is a perfect substance to fill the role. Allow stevia to give you sweetness without concern on calories. It is safe for us and can be used by diabetics with high blood sugar. Stevia can be bought as syrup, in powdered form or as dried leaves. It can be used to replace sugar in hot and cool beverages. Apply it to add 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. - 26706
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.
