Stevia - Naturally Sweet!

Stevia is a naturally sweet herb that has been used for hundreds of years in South America and parts of Central America. It has:⁽¹⁾

• No calories
• No harmful chemicals
• No carbohydrates

Stevia compounds have been found to be anywhere from 30-450 times sweeter than sugar, but it doesn't cause the unhealthy spikes in blood glucose levels. These sweet facts might just make stevia the best sugar substitute for those looking for a healthier alternative to sugar.^(1, 2)

Current Uses

One of the compounds in stevia, called rebiana, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in foods and beverages. It has been used in Japan for decades. Products marketed by Tropicana, PepsiCo, Coca Cola, and other large food and beverage companies have recently been introduced, although stevia has been available as a sweetener in many health food stores for years.⁽³⁾