Question from CA
Hi Debra and all, I know you have only been recommending the whole leaf stevia, but I saw Sweet Leaf brand which seemed the most natural of the commercial brands. The type I saw only contained stevia (or stevia extract) and inulin fiber. What do you think of this in terms of health safety? Is it close enough to a whole food? Thanks for your help.
Debra’s Answer
If it’s a white powder (I’ve never seen it), it’s just as refined as white cane sugar, not a whole food.
Whole leaf stevia is easy to brew, like making tea. You can’t use it cup-for-cup as a replacement for white sugar, but you can add it for sweetness to things like smoothies and salad dressings, or soak fruit in it, and especially make iced herbal tea. I have it growing in my garden and I just pull leaves of mint and stevia and make tea for a very refreshing beverage.
