This natural sweetener, derived from the Stevia rebaudiana ... although this classification does not apply to stevia leaves ...

Step aside, stevia — there’s a new natural sweetener sneaking into the smoothies of the health-conscious. This South American superfruit, once prized by ancient civilizations, has yellow-to ...

If you're confused about sweeteners, you're not alone. Here are my recommendations for the best sweeteners to use.

The most recognizable example: stevia. Stevia, or rather stevia extract, is a popular plant-based sweetener with almost no calories. It doesn't have a chemical structure like artificial non ...

Stevia is an herb grown in South America. It’s an all-natural sweetener that’s 200 to 400 times sweeter than sugar. The FDA banned stevia in 1991 after studies linked it to cancer. The FDA ...

That’s where alternative sweeteners — including everything from stevia, monk fruit ... The fruit typically isn’t eaten raw due to its mealy texture, which is similar to a hard-boiled ...

TRICIA CALVO, A HEALTH JOURNALIST WITH CONSUMER REPORTS, SAYS SUGAR SUBSTITUTES ARE NOW IN A VARIETY OF EVERYDAY FOODS SUCRALOSE AND MICROWAVE POPCORN, ALLULOSE AND BREAKFAST CEREAL, STEVIA AND ...