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Stevia As Sugar Substitute: Sugar is like poison for type 2 diabetes patients, if you consume it in excess, the blood sugar level will increase suddenly. Diabetic patients use artificial sweeteners available in the market for sweetness, but many researches have proved that this can also deteriorate health. In such a situation, nowadays people are using stevia a lot, but is it safe for diabetes patients or not?
What is stevia?
Stevia is a sugar substitute prepared from the leaves of the stevia plant. It is 100 to 300 times sweeter than white sugar, but it does not contain carbohydrates, calories and artificial ingredients. However, not everyone will like its taste. Many people find it similar to menthol. However, you can drink it by mixing it in tea.
Benefits of Stevia
Stevia is different from other artificial sweeteners available in medical stores because it is a natural product, you can plant this plant in a pot at home. Stevia leaves have been used for many years in South America and Asia to add sweetness to tea and recipes. Stevia is available in the market in powder and liquid form. However, some people also sell adulterated stevia, so one needs to be cautious.
Disadvantages of Stevia
Famous nutritionist Nikhil Vats said that stevia is definitely a better option for diabetes patients, but its disadvantages should also be considered, because adulterated things are sold in the name of stevia in the market, it includes artificial sweeteners with baking soda and sweet caffeine containing calories. The purest form of stevia is stevioside, which is considered safe to use. Before buying stevia from the market, you must consult an expert, otherwise it can harm your health.
