What is stevia? Health Benefits, Facts, Safety

Posted on July 18, 2016July 18, 2016 by ramin

Stevia rebaudiana is a South American plant of the Asteraceae family, which also includes sunflowers and chrysanthemums. Native to Paraguay, stevia has traditionally been used to sweeten beverages and make tea. The term “stevia” refers to the entire plant and its components, only some of which are sweet.1 While the word “stevia” refers to[…]

Becoming a vegetarian

Posted on May 22, 2016May 22, 2016 by ramin

Avoiding meat is only one part of the picture. A healthy vegetarian diet should be chock-full of foods with known benefits. People become vegetarians for many reasons, including health, religious convictions, concerns about animal welfare or the use of antibiotics and hormones in livestock, or a desire to eat in a way that avoids excessive use[…]