nirvana stevia

“At Nirvana Organics® we believe all natural and organic is the key to great health and vitality, and with our Stevia you will have the peace of mind that you are not only looking after your waistline by reducing your calorie intake, but are using a product that is 100% natural and good for you!”

The history of Stevia – A naturally sweet story

Used for centuries in Paraguay and Brazil, Stevia leaves were not only a natural way to sweeten food, but also a digestive aid, a tonic and a topic aid in wound healing. It was eventually “discovered” in the 1880s in the forests of Paraguay by Italian botanist Dr Moises Santiago Bertoni and it wasn’t long before the secret of this “sweet herb” reached the rest of the world.

In health-conscious Japan, artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, have been banned for over 30 years and natural Stevia is being used in over 30% of the country’s food products. Stevia has been used in Japan in several major packaged-goods brands, including soft drinks and sugar-free gums from overseas, and is a staple for families and households around the country.

Brazil, China and South Korea closely follow Japan in Stevia consumption, with over 400 tonnes of Stevia consumed per country each year. Introduced to South Korea in 1973, Stevia currently accounts for 40% of the sweetener market and it is being used more widely in the food industry as a sugar substitute than any other alternative sweetener, for products ranging from ice cream to sweetened beverages.

Following on from the popularity in South America, South Korea and Japan, Stevia is growing in popularity in North America, Malaysia, Israel, the Pacific Rim and now in Australia, with Nirvana Organics® pioneering the way in natural, safe and 100% organic Stevia. The growing demand for this sweet herb led us to source the highest quality Stevia available, and because of this we have been setting the pace in local Stevia sales for years.

Organic sweeteners for weight management – no calories, no carbs, no chemicals!

We are all aware of the dramatic increase in the incidence of excess weight in both adults and children, with many scientific reports attributing this to the abundance of sugar in our diets. Refined sugar is virtually devoid of nutritional benefits and represents empty calories and, in response to this, Nirvana Organics® Stevia has become an increasingly popular, natural alternative.

Popular with followers of weight management programs, Nirvana Organics® Stevia has no calories or carbohydrates, but provides a much-missed sweet flavouring that can be used for anything from hot drinks to baking.

Stevia has a Zero Glycaemic Index and does not raise blood sugar levels when ingested, so unlike foods with a high GI, users of our Stevia do not feel a sudden burst of energy followed by fatigue and a need for another “fix”. In fact, many natural health practitioners believe that Stevia has a regulatory effect on the pancreas and it could be an option for people with diabetes or hypoglycaemia.

Some reports have also shown Stevia increases energy, aids digestion and gastrointestinal functions and has other benefits, and the sweet taste of Nirvana Organics® Stevia will keep cravings at bay and leave you satisfied for longer.