When stevia first hit the U.S. market in 2008, many in the nutritional community were over the moon about the health potential of this new sugar substitute. There was finally a “natural” sugar ...

It wasn't so long ago that the major choices for non-sugar sweeteners came in pink, blue and yellow packets. Now, there are often green ones in the mix, with brand names such as Truvia and PreVia and ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Marjorie Milne of Colorado Springs swore off sugar 10 years ago, but she still indulges her sweet tooth without regret. A: Both – and more. You can buy dried leaves, powder ...

From protein powder to zero-sugar yogurt, more and more foods are sweetened with stevia and monk fruit. Which one wins out ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More recently though, and dating back a few hundred years per one study, South America has been using the leaves of the stevia ...

As Americans grow increasingly more health-conscious, many are looking for substitutes for certain foods and additives that researchers have deemed less-than-stellar for your longterm health. Enter: ...

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New research into the plant-based sweetener stevia indicates that the sugar substitute may have negative implications for gut health. Share on Pinterest Alina Rosanova/Getty Images. For this reason, ...

Ever since I was in elementary school, I was aware of how bad sugar was for your weight and overall health; as an overweight kid, I joined Weight Watchers in fifth grade and quickly learned to switch ...