Is Stevia Safe? You Bet!
Stevia Side Effects Are A Positive, Not A Negative

An all too common question is:

The answer is a loud YES. What makes stevia a good option for people fighting Candida albicans overgrowth is that stevia does not raise blood sugar levels in your body. Because it is not metabolized like sugar, it is safe for you to eat and it won't feed the yeast.

Because the yeast infection diet involves cutting out all sugar which feeds the yeast, many people have an extremely difficult time.

Some people try to retrain their tastebuds and avoid all things sweet. Sometimes this helps stop you from craving sugar.

But, others don't like to feel that they are deprived of sweetness so they enjoy the option of adding stevia to their tea or coffee.

Some people even get adventurous and use it in their baking. Although, it can be tricky to get the right amount or taste. Sometimes it is worth the extra effort to get something sweet.

Many like to mix inulin with their stevia. Inulin is a soluble fibre that although indigestible by humans, dissolves completely in water with no texture. It is a prebiotic that it is selectively utilized by beneficial bacteria in the human colon.

If you are still unsure about stevia, I recommend this resource for some great healthy sugar free snack ideas. So often, it is our snacking that sabotages our health efforts. The ideas in this book will help you change your negative eating habits and help you kick the sugar habit.

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Stevia side effects are often talked about. Learn all you can about stevia side effects so that you can make a decision that you are comfortable with.

Related Research:

The Cultivation of Stevia, "Nature's Sweetener"
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/stevia.htm
An article on the growing of stevia in canada.

The Yeast Connection: http://yeastconnection.com/archive/try_this_main_01_05.html

Notice - Revised Guidelines for the Use of Stevia in Natural Health Products
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodnatur/legislation/docs/notice-avis-stevia-eng.php

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