Head over to Jennifer’s blog today to see my thoughts as a diabetes researcher on the matter of stevia: http://evolvingwell.com/wordpress/2010/12/14/stevia/
Stevia: A Safe Alternative?
Head over to Jennifer’s blog today to see my thoughts as a diabetes researcher on the matter of stevia: http://evolvingwell.com/wordpress/2010/12/14/stevia/
December 14, 2010 at 8:07 pm
I read Jen’s blog earlier and saw your addition. I am glad you mentioned moderation…that is my non scientific hunch on stevia. I am still not 100% sold on using it all the time, even though all the research so far says its all good. I think as far as statistics, and research goes, it still needs more time. I understand it has been used for however long by natives, but I am still not sold on it. I agree that it’s the BEST alternative to sugar that does not impact your insulin levels…however, I guess I am one of those people that thinks if it’s too good to be true, it probably is. I use it moderately, and find when I have used more than a little bit in a day I have gotten a headache…so not sure if it’s great for me.
December 15, 2010 at 12:17 pm
I am a fan of stevia but I also think having a variety of sugars is important too. I tend to go to stevia first just because I can be sensitive to too much sugar. I do love my other sugar replacements like yacon and coconut sugar
December 16, 2010 at 4:46 am
Laury, what kind of stevia are you using? It’s always best to go for pure stevia powder grown from your own plants, or to buy high grade steviodide (97%). If you’re using brands like Truvia (or others) and experiencing problems, it could be the erytrhitol that’s causing you problems.
December 16, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Jo, I do not use Truvia, that stuff isn’t even really Stevia, I have been advising people against using that since it came out (it’s a product of Monsanto as well!). I am using pure Stevia extract….I just feel best using a little Agave Nectar and very rarely using Stevia. I can taste it, and I just feel a little headachy when I use it too much.
December 16, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Jo, I do not use Truvia, that stuff isn’t even really Stevia, I have been advising people against using that since it came out (it’s a product of Monsanto as well!). I am using pure Stevia extract….I just feel best using a little Agave Nectar and very rarely using Stevia. I can taste it, and I just feel a little headachy when I use it too much.