Sweetly Stevia

Back-to-school season is officially here! As the days become shorter and temperatures cool off, children, teenagers, and college-aged kids are getting ready to head back into the classroom. September marks new beginnings and mixed emotions. A high schooler who's gearing up to begin his or her senior year could feel bittersweet about the graduation to come while a first-grader might already be clinging to his or her mother's leg, terrified of being left with a bunch of scary strangers.

Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof-woof) Get them back in the house (woof, woof, woof-woof) with Sweetly Stevia's doggie ice cream! And then treat yourself to easy ice cream in a bag, as well as our other delicious, no-sugar added recipes that we've invented to satisfy your summertime sweet tooth!

Preventing heart disease should be at the very top of your priority list if you're over the age of 35. Why? Because roughly ⅓ of all the deaths of people 35 and older in the United States are caused by this pervasive--and very preventable--disease.

One of the most effective ways to stay healthy and do your body right is by reducing your daily sugar intake, but we probably don't have to tell you that. It's hardly a state secret that refined sugar, as well as sugar's nefarious cousins--corn syrup and high-fructose corn syrup--directly impact weight gain and the health problems associated with obesity.

If you've been with us since the beginning of August, then you've been massively reducing your sugar intake all month by using Sweetly Stevia as a substitute. But just in case you missed our stevia tastations, here they are, rounded up for your convenience! 

If you've heard of stevia, you probably know that this leafy plant from South America is the source of an all-natural, calorie-free sweetener called stevia extract. There are countless health benefits to using stevia extract instead of regular sugar in your beverages, baking, and other cuisines thanks to stevia's rich nutrient profile and positive effect on metabolism. But what you might not know is that stevia extract can also nourish you from the outside in, and promote healthy skin and teeth.

Exercising is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The physical activity guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services recommends that adults should do at least 2 ½ to 5 hours a week of moderate-intensity exercise, or 1 to 2 ½ hours a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity. In addition, including muscle-strengthening activities 2 or more days a week is also strongly recommended in order to achieve maximum health benefits.

Cinnamon-coated churros, creamy cheesecake, deliciously frozen grapes, aromatic iced coffee... When dreaming up low-sugar desserts, these lip-smacking ideas probably wouldn't come to mind. But thanks to Sweetly Stevia, you can indulge in all of your favorites without a twinge of guilt because our recipes never include added sugar!

Even though the FDA officially deemed stevia to be a safe alternative to sugar in 2008 and categorized food grade stevia as "GRAS", which stands for "generally recognized as safe", this hasn't always been the case. For many decades, the FDA delayed their food safety approval of stevia, causing the stevia sweetener to be controversial within the health community. But was the FDA's original determination regarding the potential health hazards associated with stevia fair or unfounded? Let's take a look at the science, as well as the politics, behind stevia.

Do you crave sugar? We all have those moments. Whether you're hankering for a fast energy boost in the afternoon, stress-eating a pint of ice cream, or simply rewarding yourself with a sweet treat for a job well done, everyone has their own relationship with sugar. In its many forms, regular sugar contains a high amount of empty calories that can wreak havoc on your health if you consume too much of it daily. With regular sugar, corn syrup, and high-fructose corn syrup added to an abundance of packaged foods these days, it seems impossible to avoid this sweet, addictive substance.