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Stevia

In season all year

Food Description:

A natural herb used by South American tribes for centuries to sweeten food and drink. Is kilojoule-free and doesn't affect blood sugar levels at all. Refined white stevia is 300 times sweeter than sugar, and the powdered leaf version is 30 times sweeter and the most natural form.

General Information:

Category: Sweetener
To Buy: Can only be purchased in health food stores. Stevia has many forms including refined powder, tablets, liquid and powdered leaf.
To Store: Store in the pantry.
Tips and Tricks: Rather than using sugar, try experiment with stevia the next time you bake. Just keep in mind that one cup of sugar is equal to just one teaspoon of stevia leaf powder so use with caution.

Nutrition (1 Cup):

Amines: Amines come the breakdown or fermentation of proteins. High amounts are found in cheese, chocolate, wine, beer and yeast extracts. Smaller amounts are present in some fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, avocados, bananas. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. No information available
Glutamates: Glutamate is found naturally in many foods, as part of protein. It enhances the flavour of food, which is why foods rich in natural glutamates such as tomatoes, mushrooms and cheeses are commonly used in meals. Pure monosodium glutamate (MSG) is used as an additive to artificially flavour many processed foods, and should be avoided, especially in sensitive individuals as it can cause serious adverse reactions. n/a
Salicylates: Naturally occurring plant chemicals found in several fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices, jams, honey, yeast extracts, tea and coffee, juices, beer and wines. Also present in flavourings, perfumes, scented toiletries and some medications. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. No information available

Cooking:

Cooking Tips: Cooking with stevia can be tricky and often requires some adjustment of ingredients. The recipe database contains several recipes using cranberries and stevia, for example Cranberry sauce, Turkey salad with Cranberry vinaigrette, Cranberry and Plum Couscous crumble and Grilled Goat's cheese, Hazelnut & Cranberry salad.

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

Diabetes

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.



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