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When stevia first hit the U.S. market in 2008, many in the nutritional community were over the moon about the health potential of this new sugar substitute. There was finally a “natural” sugar ...
Stevia rebaudiana extracts and derivatives are produced industrially and marketed under different trade names. Rebiana is an abbreviated name for the Stevia extract, rebaudioside A. [36] Truvia is the brand for an erythritol and rebiana sweetener concoction manufactured by Cargill and developed jointly with the Coca-Cola Company. [37]
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Mogrosides, extracted from monk fruit (which is commonly also called luǒ hán guò), are recognized as safe for human consumption and are used in commercial products worldwide. [ 19 ] [ 20 ] As of 2017, it is not a permitted sweetener in the European Union, [ 21 ] although it is allowed as a flavor at concentrations where it does not function ...
Dried and powdered Stevia leaves. In a few species of plants the leaves are sweet and can be used as sweeteners. Stevia spp. can be used whole, or dried and powdered to sweeten food or drink. Uniquely, stevia contains no carbohydrates or calories. [17] Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum), has sweet leaves, although not as sweet as Stevia. [18]
Apples. The original source of sweetness for many of the early settlers in the United States, the sugar from an apple comes with a healthy dose of fiber.
Promote the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, nuts, seeds, peas, beans, legumes, herbs, and spices. Limit sweets and sugar. Limit salt from all sources and ensure salt is iodized. Limit total fat consumption and in particular replace saturated fats by unsaturated fats as much as possible, and eliminate trans-fatty acids.