Stevia, stevia rebaudiana is a kind of herb used mainly as a sweetener. Its origin is South American country of Paraguay. Why would people opt for this sweetener instead of sugar? As demand for low calorie and low carbohydrate foods goes up, natural sweeteners like stevia have seen their demand shoot up especially among the modern health conscious people. There are various health benefits in this highly regarded plant.

Firstly, It could be used as natural stevia food..As a natural sugar plant and unlike synthetic sweeteners, stevia causes no side effect in the body, hence safe to use by both adults and children. Beyond using Stevia as a drink, stevia can be cooked and served with other foods such as cakes and pastries.

Secondly, Stevia is an indispensable companion for diabetes sufferers due to its ability to secrete insulin. It contains, steviosides, a substance which initiate production and release of insulin, a fact that makes it useful in combating type 2 diabetes.

Thirdly, stevia is benefits for weight loss. Stevia has been claimed to reduce food cravings and in particular, fatty foods as well as sweets. This reduction in craving for fattening food and sweets directly impacts on weight loss. Stevia has almost zero calories.

Last but not least, the healing properties of Stevia cannot be overstated. The leaves are used on cuts and wounds to alleviate pain and provide immediate healing.