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Diane Downs <rdowns@ix.netcom.com>
Sun, 15 Mar 1998 17:54:28 -0800
v098.n024.3
i think this will work for sugar in bread ??

Stevia Stevia rebaudiana


Family:Asteraceae
Genus: Stevia
Species: Rebaudiana
Common names: Sweet leaf Of Paraguay Ethnic names Ca-a-e, Ka-ah-eee
Properties:Hypoglycemic, Antifungal,
Some of the benefits presented by Stevia research reports include:
100% natural plant extract about 150 - 400 times sweeter than sugar No
calories Plaque retardant and helps to
prevent cavities Excellent for diabetics Non-toxic Extensively used by
humans around the world with no adverse
effects
       Stevia is one of the most health restoring plants on the Earth.
What whole
        leaf Stevia does both inside the body and on the skin is
incredible. Native to
        Paraguay, it is a small green plant bearing leaves which have a
delicious and
        refreshing taste that can be 30 times sweeter than sugar.
Besides the
        intensely sweet glycosides (Steviosides, Rebaudiosides and a
Dulcoside),
        various studies have found the leaf to contain proteins, fibers,
carbohydrates,
        iron, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc,
rutin (a
        flavionoid), true vitamin A, Vitamin C and an oil which contains
53 other
        constituents. Quality Stevia leaves and whole leaf concentrate
are nutritious,
        natural dietary supplements offering numerous health benefits.

http://www.muscanet.com/~kschmitt/stevia.html
http://www.fastlane.net/~petro/stevia/basic.htm
http://www.healthfree.com/herbgarden/stevia.htm