Let’s try a Soda Sweetened with Stevia

People are increasingly raising concerns about the long term health effects of the sugars and other ingredients used in today’s soft drinks. When looking at the ingredients label on a soda can, one can notice an alarming amount of sugar, calories, and harmful additives which have no nutritional value. Various studies have linked soda consumption to osteoporosis, obesity, tooth decay, and heart disease. Despite this data, soda sales account for more than twenty five percent of all drinks consumed in the United States.  Consequently, obesity and other health related problems have continued to rise.

How many sodas have your family consumer today, this week, and this year? Currently, the average American drinks an estimated 56 gallons of soft drinks each year, with each can of soda having about 10 teaspoons of sugar, 150 or more calories, 30 to 55 mg of caffeine, along with a full load of artificial ingredients and colors.

With a good understanding of consumers, all of the major U.S. soda producers have indicated their intention to begin marketing drinks sweetened with all natural stevia.   You may ask yourself, exactly what is stevia? Stevia is a zero-calorie ‘herbal sweetener’ made from the leaves of the South American Stevia rebaudiana plant.  For centuries, stevia has been used an herbal sweetener in Paraguay, Bolivia and Brazil.

Stevia soda is slowly emerging onto the world market.  Currently, a growing number of online retailers are selling stevia soda, with prices ranging from $23 - $28 for a 24 pack.  Stevia soda flavors currently available include natural cola, diet cola, orange, black cherry, root beer, and ginger ale. Why not consider trying stevia soda today?