Think Of a Leaf To Beat The Rush For A Sweet
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.
Generally sugar cane and sugar beet give molasses, brown and white sugar. As we are aware syrups are high in sugar and may not be what we need sometimes. There are days when we have the need for something sweet but we need not to raise our blood sugar up! We may be sitting at the office or lying on a couch at home and although we're not that active we want something sweet.
It is stevia that is a perfect substance to provide something sweet without raising our blood sugar. Sweetness without concern on calories and it can be used by diabetics with high blood sugar. Purchased as syrup, in powdered form or as dried leaves, stevia is useful. Certainly 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.
Also take care to recognise that the level of sweetness varies relative to the herb's growing conditions. The nutrients in the soil always affect the health of plants! When planting stevia do rather take a transplant (a section of the plant) rather than the seeds, which are harder to sprout. One should not dismiss how this herb can be profoundly sweet without having tried and tasted it. To have this sweet plant nearby may be desirable. Particularly for those times when you have a sweet tooth, you might just chew on a green stevia leaf. - 17268
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.
Generally sugar cane and sugar beet give molasses, brown and white sugar. As we are aware syrups are high in sugar and may not be what we need sometimes. There are days when we have the need for something sweet but we need not to raise our blood sugar up! We may be sitting at the office or lying on a couch at home and although we're not that active we want something sweet.
It is stevia that is a perfect substance to provide something sweet without raising our blood sugar. Sweetness without concern on calories and it can be used by diabetics with high blood sugar. Purchased as syrup, in powdered form or as dried leaves, stevia is useful. Certainly 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.
Also take care to recognise that the level of sweetness varies relative to the herb's growing conditions. The nutrients in the soil always affect the health of plants! When planting stevia do rather take a transplant (a section of the plant) rather than the seeds, which are harder to sprout. One should not dismiss how this herb can be profoundly sweet without having tried and tasted it. To have this sweet plant nearby may be desirable. Particularly for those times when you have a sweet tooth, you might just chew on a green stevia leaf. - 17268
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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