17 May Easy Tips to Use Stevia Leaf in your Daily Diet

Imagine a world where sweetness comes from the natural  world rather than sugar packets. Well, if you’re fond of culinary adventures, hang on to Stevia leaf for a sweet and savory treat. 

Stevia’s popularity is increasing rapidly in the USA, UK, India, and UAE. Hence, this comeback is stronger than ever due to rising global awareness and the sheer presence of stevia products across the world.

So, today I invite you to discover the multi-purpose uses of stevia leaf and how you can naturally sweeten your daily nutrition. 

Let’s get started.

Syrup – Your ideal sugar substitute

Here’s how you make nice thick syrup using fresh dried stevia leaves:

• Take a handful of 8-10 crushed dry stevia leaves around 50 gms, and 200 ml water. Transfer them to a medium pot, place on a burner, and let them boil. 
• Simmer the mixture well until it has reduced to the consistency of syrup.
• Sieve it once it has cooled down. 
• Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator to increase its shelf life. 

Zindagi stevia drops

You can use stevia syrup just as you’d use refined sugar. Being a versatile ingredient, stevia syrup can be used to:

1.      Sweeten your tea, summer drinks, or coffee
2.     Add a sweet taste to breakfast cereals
3.     Baking sweet treats
4.     Sweeten smoothies in place of honey

Zindagi stevia green powder

     2.Stevia powder – Home-made solution From stevia leaf

In these 3 basic steps, stevia leaves can be easily turned into a fine powder:

• Chop off few branches from the plant and place them in a cool area until they are dry
• Grind the dried leaves to make a fine powder
• Keep the powder in a jar or tin and use it regularly for cooking and baking

Just remember one thing, 1 cup of sugar = 2-3 teaspoons of stevia and you’re all set. 

Stevia leaf – A sweet snack

Certainly, a much better alternative to candies and chocolates. Yes, you can chew stevia leaf as your afternoon/evening snack without worrying about health concerns.

If you get sweetness that stays longer on your taste buds with zero calories, wouldn’t you call it your sweet heaven? Try it, you’ll love the flavor. 

Business Potential of Growing Stevia Plant

Some amazing reasons why businesses are looking to invest in stevia production and its mass distribution. Let’s check out –

•  Natural ingredients of stevia leaf are therapeutic for a healthier body and mind. 
• It has properties that are packed with nutrition and minerals, making it truly magical for transforming lives for the better.
• Stevia is deliciously healthy and calorie-free, unlike sugar.
• Be it in liquid form or powder, stevia boosts mental alertness and acts as a catalyst for bringing lifestyle changes.

Needless to say, Stevia is no less than a herb, it is full of medicinal properties that keep glucose levels stable and promote digestive health. 

Zindagi stevia leaves

Farming of Stevia

We have got some striking facts on this wonder crop, called stevia. So, before you think of sowing a seed, have this information with you to avoid any pitfalls:

• Stevia loves to grow in summer. So, the best time for sowing is March to June. When planted in sandy soil, it gives the best results.
• The cultivation of stevia requires about 20% of the land and an incredibly small amount of water. 
• When growing conditions are most suitable, farmers can easily harvest stevia multiple times of a year. How convenient and profitable, right?

Final words

In this post, we tried to shed light on the myriad ways of stevia leaf usage and its farming. You can do as much with stevia as you can with any other ingredient in your kitchen. 

From farming to finished ingredients, your consumer can make a sweeter choice that helps them maintain an eco-friendly diet. A win-win for both the consumer and the producer. So, if promoting natural sugar is your motto, let’s team up to distribute sweetness across the world that you and your customers adore.