| Stevia Rebaudiana: Natures Sweet Secret Contributor(s): Richard, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1890612154 ISBN-13: 9781890612153 Publisher: Square One Publishers OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2007 Annotation: This best-selling book introduces the herbal sweetener, Stevia. An all-natural, non-caloric, non-glycemic, super-sweet powder (or liquid), Stevia is extracted from the leaves of the Paraguayan "Honey-Leaf" plant and is used extensively around the world. Includes sections on the plant's history, botany, pharmacology, usage and safety - with nearly two dozen Stevia recipes. Includes a Q/A section and a new chapter on Growing Your Own Stevia at home in your kitchen or garden. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Herbal Medications |
| Dewey: 615.321 |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 6.03" W x 9.01" (0.32 lbs) 80 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This best-selling book is a wonderful introduction to the herbal sweetener Stevia. An all-natural, noncaloric, nonglycemic ingredient, Stevia is extracted from the leaves of the "Honey-Leaf" plant, and provides a healthful way to sweeten foods and beverages. Stevia Rebaudiana includes discussions of the plant's history, botany, pharmacology, correct usage, and safety, as well as nearly two dozen Stevia recipes. A helpful question-and-answer chapter addresses commonly asked questions about this sweetener, and instructions are provided for growing Stevia in your home garden. |
Contributor Bio(s): Richard, David: - David Richard is an author, publisher, and third-generation natural foods advocate with more than twenty-five yearsexperience in the holistic health field. An environmentalist and health activist, his work experience includes extensive studies in health and nutrition. |