Evidence from short term trials on drinks sweetened with no calorie sweeteners show that when they are consumed instead of sugary drinks, they can support lowering of energy intake and weight gain. There is no evidence sweeteners stimulate appetite in humans. France, which has led the EU with a temporary approval for high purity stevia sweeteners, has experienced rapid growth in stevia awareness and early market adoption in the low-​calorie sweetener category. Similar activity is anticipated across Europe, including the UK, which is one of the largest markets for sweeteners in Europe."

High in antioxidants and with zero calories and a zero glycaemic index, the producers of 000 Stevia Sugar claim it does not increase blood sugar levels or cause weight gain, making it highly beneficial for management of obesity and diabetes without impacting lifestyle choices. It also has no additives and has been shown to have none of the negative side effects of many sweeteners on the market.In general, everyone should be eating less sugar but lower or no calorie sweeteners can be a useful alternative for people who want to reduce their sugar intake, while maintaining a sweet taste. All non-nutritive sweeteners used in foods in the EU have to undergo rigorous safety testing before being approved by the European Commission.

Triple Zero Stevia Sugar is a natural sweetener produced using a combination of pure Stevia and Erythritol, a naturally occurring nectar (sugar alcohol) found in some fruits Until 2012, stevia had not been approved for sale in the EU and its availability had been eagerly anticipated by people with diabetes looking to have a naturally derived low calorie sweetener. Stevia’s sweetening effect The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. The study will be welcome news for people with diabetes, particularly those with insulin resistance , although it should be noted that the study was small, with 16 participants in the study.

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Steviol glycosides, the compounds which give stevia its sweet taste, have a level of sweetness graded at 250-300 times sweeter than sugar (sucrose). Heavy - Active for much of the day, walking non-stop and carrying objects. Typical jobs: hospital/ward nurse, waitressing in a busy restaurant, cleaner, porter, labourer/construction worker, gardener, farm worker. Leisure Activity Level The terms ‘non-nutritive’ and ‘artificial’ sweeteners are used interchangeably. Types of artificial sweeteners If you’re living with diabetes, or even if you’re not, you might think sweet foods are a barrier to your healthy, balanced diet. As a general rule, everyone should be eating less sugar – but sometimes, only something sweet will do.