For almost ten years, Lisa Jobs was the owner of a company that produced two brands of stevia. During that time she developed recipes for stevia, and when her company encountered supplier discrepancies, she started Healthy Lifestyle Publishing LLC, and published Sensational Stevia Desserts, with 82 low carb recipes.
About Stevia
Stevia, of the botanical species Stevia Rebaudiana, is native to Paraguay, and used for its naturally sweet leaves. It contains no calories or carbohydrates, and depending on the plant, can be up to 300 times sweeter than sugar. It’s a popular alternative to sugar in Japan and is now grown in other countries throughout the world.
Stevia has had a controversial journey in the United States. An embargo initially prevented it from being imported, but the ban was lifted in 1995 with stevia labeled as a food supplement, not a sweetener. Last year it was approved for use as a sweetener in the United States. While no conclusive proof has shown that stevia is harmful, it’s interesting to note that many tests have been conducted to show the harmful effects of artificial sweeteners.
Baking with Stevia
Sensational Stevia Desserts begins with a brief overview and advantages of …