The meteoric rise of a natural, healthy alternative to sugar - a holy grail for the food industry - might just be a little too good to be true. In two years stevia, a plant used for centuries by ...

In the United States many have been routinely consuming artificial sweeteners since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Nutrasweet in 1981 − and some other cultures have been using sugar ...

Stevia is the new kid on the block when it comes to zero-calorie sweeteners. It was 2008 when the federal Food and Drug Administration okayed the plant derivative as a food additive. Since then, a ...

Stevia is a natural, low-calorie alternative to sugar that can help you manage and lose weight. Stevia is healthy for you as long as you consume it in moderation, according to dieticians. However, too ...

Sweeten your meals by growing your own sugar substitute in gardens or containers. Stevia is nature’s own sweetener, which can be snacked upon fresh or added to soups, sauces or beverages. Wait for ...

Are natural sweeteners really better than artificial? Here's what to know. (Image: Getty Images; designed by Victoria Ellis for Yahoo News) Enter natural sweeteners, which can also give your food and ...

Heartland Food Products Group, maker of SPLENDA Sweeteners, launched a new, disruptive innovation in the naturals sweetener category: SPLENDA Naturals Stevia Sweetener. The new product has no bitter ...

If you want to reduce your sugar intake, stevia could be a good substitute. Stevia has long been advertised as a healthy alternative to table sugar and low-calorie artificial sweeteners. Researchers ...

Stevia and Splenda are popular sweeteners that many people use as sugar alternatives. They offer a sweet taste without providing added calories or affecting your blood sugar levels. Both stevia and ...

(For details on growing many other vegetables and fruits, visit our Crop at a Glance collection page.) If growing your own calorie-free, natural sweetener sounds too good to be true, it’s time to get ...

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