Sugar Alternative: Sweet and Healthful Benefits of Stevia

Using stevia in a variety of forms is a natural and healthy way to add sweetness to your diet, with some surprising health benefits.

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You might believe stevia is a newer sugar replacement, but the first documented use of it as a sweetener dates back to the 16th century. Today, we mostly use it for sweetening beverages and foods, but it is also an herbal supplement with healthful benefits. 

What Is Stevia?

is a shrub relative to the sunflower family. Its many species are native to the Americas, but you can grow this hardy, sustainable plant in many growing regions outside of North and South America. The main ingredients you commonly see in