[Latin Name] Glycine max(L.) Mere

[Specification] 90%; 95%

[Appearance] White powder

[Melting point] 134-142℃

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤2.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Phytosterol?]

Phytosterols are compounds found in plants that resemble cholesterol. The National Institutes of Heath report that there are over 200 different phytosterols, and the highest concentrations of phytosterols are found naturally in vegetable oils, beans and nuts. Their benefits are so recognized that foods are being fortified with phytosterols. At the supermarket, you may see orange juice or margarine advertising phytosterol contents. After reviewing the health benefits, you may want to add phytosterol-rich foods to your diet.

[Benefits]

Cholesterol-Lowering Benefits

The most well-known, and scientifically proven, benefit of phytosterols is their ability to help lower cholesterol. A phytosterol is a plant compound that is similar to cholesterol. A study in the 2002 issue of “Annual Review of Nutrition” explains that phytosterols actually compete for absorption with cholesterol in the digestive tract. While they prevent the absorption of regular dietary cholesterol, they themselves are not easily absorbed, which leads to a total lower cholesterol level. The cholesterol-lowering benefit does not end with a good number on your blood work report. Having lower cholesterol leads to other benefits, such as a reduced risk for heart disease, stroke and heart attacks.

Cancer Protection Benefits

Phytosterols have also been found to help protect against the development of cancer. The July 2009 issue of the” European Journal of Clinical Nutrition” offers encouraging news in the fight against cancer. Researchers at the University of Manitoba in Canada report that there is evidence that phytosterols help prevent ovarian, breast, stomach and lung cancer. Phytosterols do this by preventing the production of cancer cells, stopping the growth and spread of cells that are already in existence and actually encouraging the death of cancer cells. Their high anti-oxidant levels are believed to be one way phytosterols help fight cancer. An anti-oxidant is a compound that fights free radical damage, which is negative effects on the body produced by cells that are unhealthy.

Skin Protection Benefits

A lesser known benefit of phytosterols involves skin care. One of the contributing factors in the aging of the skin is the breakdown and loss of collagen — the main component in connective skin tissue — and sun exposure is a major contributor to the problem. As the body ages, it is not able to produce collagen as it once did. The German medical journal “Der Hautarzt” reports a study in which various topical preparations were tested on skin for 10 days. The topical treatment that showed anti-aging benefits to the skin was the one that contained phytosterols and other natural fats. It is reported that phytosterols not only stopped the slow-down of collagen production that can be caused by the sun, it actually encouraged new collagen production.

Is Stevia Good or Bad For Diabetes

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Hello, I’m Ty Mason from TheDiabetesCouncil.com, researcher, writer and I have type 2 diabetes. Today I’m going to answer the question, is stevia good for diabetes. But before we get into that, make sure you download my free diabetes management book which also includes a diabetes grocery shopping guide (foods to eat and avoid) by clicking the link: https://bit.ly/2g0NDAH

Stevia is actually a plant naturally grown in Brazil and Paraguay. It is now being grown in many other countries with China now being the largest export of the sweetener derived from the plant. The plant is in the same family as chrysanthemums and sunflowers.
The extract taken from the stevia plant has been used for many years as a sweetener, but was actually banned in the United States in 1991 because it was thought to cause cancer. The ban was lifted in 1995, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed stevia to be imported and sold as a food supplement, but not as a sweetener. In December 2008, the FDA declared stevia Generally Regarded As Safe.

Since then the market has been flooded with “stevia” sugar substitutes. Just some of the “brand” names of stevia are:

Stevia in the Raw
Truvia
PureVia
Sweet Leaf
WalMart has their own “brand” Great Value Stevia
Only Sweet

And there are plenty of “Generic” stevia based sweeteners available.

Stevia extract is 250-300 times sweeter than table sugar.

Stevia is generally accepted as a good sugar substitute.

A 2003 study by Søren Gregersen found that stevioside reduces postprandial blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetic patients, indicating beneficial effects on the glucose metabolism. Stevioside may be advantageous in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Postbrandial simply means the blood glucose levels after eating a meal.

A 2012 study by Naveen Shivanna found that the active ingredients in stevia not only had a positive impact on blood glucose levels, but was found to be an anti-oxidant and had liver protection properties.
So, is stevia good for diabetes? My answer is yes.

But I do feel you need to read the labels before you buy. Some forms of stevia sold in the US is all natural, but is it all stevia? Others have additives in them to promote longer shelf life. Be sure to read the label to ensure you are getting an all-natural, all stevia sweetener.

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How to Grow STEVIA Rebaudiana Bertoni Plant
How to Grow STEVIA Plant food
Growing Your Own Stevia
(Excerpted from Stevia Rebaudiana: Nature’s Sweet Secret, Vital Health Publishing)
If you enjoy gardening, Stevia can be a rewarding herb to grow. While it’s not feasible for most of us to grow sugarcane or sorghum in our backyard, several Stevia plants will fit nicely into a small garden. Recipes utilizing Green Stevia Powder are now available, and the whole leaves add to the flavor of herbal teas.
Stevia rebaudiana is a tender perennial, native to semi-humid subtropical regions of Paraguay and Brazil. Wild plants occur on acid soils that are constantly moist, but not inundated, often near the edge of marshes or streams where the soil is sandy (Brandle et al., 1998). In the garden, too, Stevia doesn’t like to dry out, but standing water will encourage rot and disease. Stevia can be a successful garden plant in most climates with the use of a few simple techniques. Raised beds or hills prevent “wet feet,” while an organic mulch and frequent watering ensure a constant supply of moisture.
In North America, Stevia survives winters only in the warmest areas such as southern California, Florida, and Mexico. Research in Japan indicates a critical winter soil temperature of 32 F to 35 F (Sumida, 1980). Stevia is a weak perennial, so plants grown as perennials should be replaced every few years. In colder areas, Stevia is planted after the last frost and treated as an annual. Longer summer days found at higher latitudes favor leaf yield and Stevioside content (Shock, 1982).
Soil Preparation
While tolerant of most soil types, Stevia prefers a sandy loam or loam. Any well-drained soil that produces a good crop of vegetables should work fine. Incorporating organic matter is the best way to improve heavy, high clay soils. A rich compost made with leaves, grass, hay, kitchen waste, manure, and other organic residues will improve soil structure and supply nutrients. Finished compost may be tilled, disked, or spaded into the soil before planting or used as a mulch later on. A “green manure” crop the previous year such as oats, rye, or legumes will also improve heavy soils. Stevia occurs naturally on soils of pH 4 to 5, but thrives with soil pH as high as 7.5. However, Stevia does not tolerate saline soils
Como crescer Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni Planta
 Qualquer solo bem drenado, que produz uma boa colheita de legumes deve funcionar bem. Incorporando a matéria orgânica é a melhor maneira de melhorar pesados, solos de alta de argila. Um composto rico feito com folhas, grama, feno, restos de cozinha, esterco e outros resíduos orgânicos vai melhorar estrutura e fornecimento de nutrientes do solo. Composto final pode ser lavrada, disked ou spaded no solo antes de plantar ou usado como uma cobertura mais tarde. A “adubo verde” cortar ao ano anterior, como aveia, centeio, ou leguminosas também irá melhorar solos pesados. Stevia ocorre naturalmente em solos de pH de 4 a 5, mas vive com o pH do solo tão alto quanto 7,5. No entanto, Stevia não tolera solos salinos . Fosfato de rocha, farinha de ossos, e greensand oferecer uma ampla gama de minerais. Para a máxima disponibilidade de nutrientes, trabalhar adubos orgânicos no solo, alguns meses antes do plantio, ou misturar com adubo.
Come coltivare Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni piante
 Qualsiasi terreno ben drenato che produce un buon raccolto di ortaggi dovrebbe funzionare bene. Incorporando la materia organica è il modo migliore per migliorare pesanti, terreni argillosi alti. Un ricco compost fatto con foglie, erba, fieno, scarti di cucina, letame, ed altri residui organici migliorerà la struttura del suolo e la fornitura di sostanze nutritive. Compost finito può essere coltivato, disked, o vangato nel terreno prima di piantare o utilizzata come pacciamatura in seguito. A “sovescio” ritagliare l’anno precedente, come l’avena, segale, o legumi migliorerà anche terreni pesanti. Stevia verifica naturalmente su suoli di pH da 4 a 5, ma cresce con terreno pH alto come 7.5. Tuttavia, Stevia non tollera suoli salini.
Mentre un buon compost di solito soddisfa i requisiti nutrizionali, i sintomi di test suolo o vegetali possono avvisare l’utente di carenze. Mark Langan di Mulberry Creek Herbfarm raccomanda basso azoto o fertilizzanti organici. Eccesso di azoto favorisce la crescita rango di sapore poveri. Farina di ossa, farina di sangue, farina di semi di cotone, guano, o letame essiccato fornire azoto che viene rilasciato lentamente. Fosfato o farina di ossa forniscono fosforo. Greensand è una buona fonte di potassio. Fosfato, farina di ossa, e sabbia verde offrono una vasta gamma di tracce di minerali. Per la massima disponibilità di nutrienti, lavorare fertilizzanti organici nel suolo un paio di mesi prima di piantare, o mescolare con compost