The
modern diet is filled with refined sugars like high fructose corn syrup
and white sugar that have a high glycemic index and can lead to type II
diabetes. Even worse, some foods contain artificial sweeteners like
aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin, which are heavy carcinogens and are
linked to a range of chronic illnesses. Luckily, this is where
SweetLeaf comes in and provides a diverse line of all-natural stevia
sweeteners.
Discovered more than 1,500 years ago, stevia has been used by the Guarani people of Paraguay
to sweeten teas, freshen breath, and treat a range of medical ailments
for centuries. Stevia is a small herb with leaves that taste 30 times
sweeter than sugar. It also has an incredibly low glycemic index, which
has a very small impact on blood sugar levels. Plus, stevia isn’t made
or processed with heavy chemicals that can damage our bodies, making it
one of the healthiest sweeteners on the market. Thanks to SweetLeaf, you
can have the highest quality stevia products right in your home and can
be used in a number of recipes, guilt-free.
The history of SweetLeaf and Wisdom Natural Brands
SweetLeaf is a subsidiary of Wisdom Natural Brands, which is the
brainchild of Dr. James A. May (a healthcare executive). He founded
Wisdom Natural Brands after a meeting with the Guarani people opened his
eyes to the possibilities of nutritional healing. Dr. May began by
selling yerba mate teas out of the trunk of his car and with the success
of his teas, he was able to establish a brand and expand into other
natural Latin and South American products.
In 1982, Dr. May discovered stevia and Wisdom Natural Foods was the
first company to bring stevia to consumers in the United States, earning
him the name “The Father of Stevia.” From there, his company launched
SweetLeaf to produce the highest quality stevia products produced by
local Latin and South American farmers using only organic methods. As
SweetLeaf began to expand, Dr. May started working with the medical
community to promote the benefits of stevia as an alternative to
unhealthy sugars. Soon, the company grew so renowned that it was prized
with awards for producing dozens of products that were innovative,
flavorful, and full of health benefits.
SweetLeaf promotes the economy of organic farmers all over the globe
by sourcing their ingredients from only small family-owned farms. The
company also works directly with agricultural scientists to constantly
improve organic farming techniques so both the company and the farmers
can thrive. Furthermore, SweetLeaf is passionate about improving the
living conditions of these organic farmers and their employees,
providing them access to potable water, education for their children,
and safe housing.
Another mission SweetLeaf upholds is a commitment to the health and
well being of their consumers. They are focused on promoting the public
health goals of the American Diabetes Association and the American
Dietetic Association by providing diabetic-friendly products. SweetLeaf
is also working diligently to promote public awareness about children’s
diabetes by partnering with Arizona State University to help parents
find healthy alternatives to sugar. That’s not all—the company works
directly with Marjorie’s Fund, a global initiative to help people with
Type 1 diabetes in third world countries.
Benefits of SweetLeaf stevia products
The plant Stevia rebaudiana (also known as Stevia) is not only an
alternative to traditional and artificial sweeteners but also loaded
with essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A and C, potassium,
sodium, magnesium, and zinc. These phytonutrients provide a range of
great health benefits on top of zero carbohydrates and is non-glycemic.
When choosing Sweetleaf products as a sweetener, you will be amazed at
what it provides:
