Stevia is a popular plant that is native the South America. It is a natural replacement for refined sugar and is good for people who can?t eat processed sugar due to health problems. Stevia is over 200 times sweeter than sugar, and is nontoxic. Stevia is sometimes used as a weight loss aid; for treating diabetes, high blood pressure and heartburn, and for lowering uric acid levels. It has been known to increase the strength of the muscle contractions that pump blood from the heart. Researchers have also evaluated the effect of chemicals in stevia on blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Stevia is a plant that contains natural sweeteners that are used in foods. Stevia is used as a non—caloric sweetener and flavor enhancer in food recipes. Stevia is also available as a sweetener in many different countries like Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Columbia, Brazil, and Argentina.
