STEVIA: A SWEET CONTROVERSY

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Stevia is a shrub-like herb that has been used for centuries for its ability to sweeten food without adding calories. Amidst America’s burgeoning health crises, stevia’s unique qualities serve a dual role: it provides a zero calorie alternative to sugar and it contains none of the artificial and dangerous chemicals that come with using commercial artificial sweeteners. One of the biggest health benefits of stevia is that it has no effect on blood sugar levels, which makes it a great choice for diabetics. 

Stevia is actually roughly four times the strength of conventional sugar and sweeteners, so a little goes a long way which makes it a more economical choice as well.