Stevia is how I Slashed 100% of Added Sugar
Estimated to be some 150 to 400 times sweeter than sugar. Stevia tastes great. I never could stand any of the artificial sweetners or any other so called "natural" sweetners, but I love Stevia.
Perfect for diabetics, it has no effect on the glycemic index. You can cook with it. It may not behave exactly like sugar in some recipes but you can be cook and bake with Stevia.
The sugar industry felt so threatened by stevia years ago they sicked the FDA on the herb. Stevia can only be sold as "dietary supplement" and cannot be sold as a "sweetner". Any Stevia or product sold with Stevia in it cannot be called a "sweetener" or even referred to as "sweet." To do so would render the product "adulterated" according to the FDA, and make it subject to seizure like an illegal drug.
You may read some claims about potential "dangers" associated with Stevia but Stevia has been used for over 10 years in Japan without a single adverse complaint, unlike our artificial sweetnersthat are carcinogenic and have caused thousands of people multiple problems. Dozens of studies and public use for centuries have proven the safety of Stevia.
Very little is done to Stevia for processing, mainly drying and grinding the leaves. Some companies add inulin a healthy fiber, sometimes it is processed into a liquid and some add minor natural filler so that it can be measured out like sugar.
Below is where I buy my Stevia and the exact brand name I get. You can also find Stevia in health food stores.
I usually buy 2 bottles at a time.
Wisdom Natural SweetLeaf Stevia Clear Liquid Stevia -- 4.06 fl oz
Visit this site to read the history of Stevia. Visit This page to learn about the fights with the FDA and studies