Stevia may be one of the most important substances in the world. Why? Because there’s a very good chance it’s the only really healthy sugar substitute available. It may be one of the solutions to the obesity problem. Unfortunately, stevia’s use is limited by the United States government. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
Find out more about this amazing South American herb:
http://www.stevia.net/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevia
http://positiveliberty.com/2004/04/stevia-madness.html
I agree I LOVE stevia, and anything else that is healthy, natural and delicious! Another great stevia site is http://www.steviainfo.com which is a non-profit website that has scientific studies proving how safe and beneficial stevia is and lots of recipes and info! Enjoy:)
I buy my flavored stevia from Whole Foods. I prefer the Sweetleaf brand. I’ve been using Sweetleaf for about 6 months now and I absolutely love it. Apparently, it’s been used in Japan since the 60s and there have been absolutely NO complaints. That definitely speaks volumes. I have turned by back on the unhealthy artificial sweeteners. Here is a recipe for my daily morning smoothie. My kids love it too
Strawberry-Yogurt Liquado
10 frozen strawberries

1 cup unsweetened yogurt

1/2 cup orange juice

1 packet SweetLeaf® SteviaPlus (or to taste)
A liquado is a cold, blended fruit drink served in Mexico. Make this thick, refreshing, bright pink version any time of year. The secret is frozen strawberries that have not been defrosted. They make it extra creamy and luxurious.


Combine all ingredients in a blender and whip until smooth. Taste to correct sweetening - you might wish to add an additional packet of SteviaPlus.
Serve immediately.