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  Stevia vs. Maple Syrup: Which is the Best Natural Choice? Sugar substitutes have taken over the health universe, and of the pack leaders are stevia and maple syrup. But when it comes to the best natural sweetener, which do you select? Is stevia good for weight loss? Does maple syrup actually provide benefits to one's health? Are diabetics able to eat either of them safely? In this full stevia vs. maple syrup review, we will break down their nutrition, health benefits, glycemic index, and best uses so you can make the right choice for your sweet tooth! What Is Stevia and Maple Syrup? Before diving into the comparison, let’s understand what these two sweeteners are What Is Stevia? Stevia is a natural, zero-calorie sweetener derived from Stevia rebaudiana plant leaves. Stevia is said to be between 200-300 times sweeter than sugar, so minimal amounts are used to achieve the desired result. Stevia can be found in powder, liquid, or granulated form, which makes it a popular choice fo...
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  Honey vs. Stevia: Which Natural Sweetener Is the Better Choice? Introduction Increasingly, individuals are turning to natural sweeteners to minimize their consumption of sugar and enhance their health. Two of the most common natural sweeteners are honey and stevia. Which is best? You may ask yourself: Is honey a healthier natural sweetener than stevia? Which one is healthier: honey or stevia? Is honey suitable for diabetics to replace stevia? Is stevia sweeter than honey? Does honey increase blood sugar more than stevia? Which is the  ideal natural sweetener: stevia  or honey? This article demystifies all of it. We put honey and stevia against each other when it comes to health advantages, sweetness levels, effect on blood sugar levels, and what diets they will work with. Let’s dive in! What Is Honey and Stevia? Honey: A Natural Golden Sweetener Honey comes from bees that collect flower nectar and metabolize it into a thick, golden liquid. Honey is made up of natural su...
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The Ultimate Guide to Stevia Sugar and Other Zero-Calorie Natural Sweeteners The health-aware world of today has led to a gigantic boom in the demand for zero-calorie sweeteners. Individuals seek alternatives to white sugar due to fear of weight gain, diabetes, and overall health problems. But there is a widespread perception that all sugar substitutes are artificial. While synthetic sweeteners like aspartame and saccharin have ruled the market for decades, there are natural choices that have been enjoyed for centuries in most cultures across the globe. Among these, Stevia sugar is very common as one of the most studied and utilized natural sweeteners. It is produced from the leaves of the Stevia plant and gives a sweet taste without the negative health effects of refined sugar. However, Stevia is not the only natural sweetener. Certain other plant sweeteners such as monk fruit, glycyrrhizin in licorice root, and miraculin in the miracle fruit also impart sweetness without additional c...