Is Stevia in the Raw good for you?

This delicious sweetener is ideal for diabetics and for anyone watching their calorie intake. Only when you look at the ingredients the first thing on the label is "dextrose" -- so it's certainly not just stevia in the raw. In fact, it contains 95% dextrose which is also known as PURE sugar, usually derived from corn.Sep 9, 2013 read more

Stevia extract averages about 200 times sweeter than sugar, depending on the specific stevia compound discussed. When it comes to using stevia, you only need a tiny bit at a time to sweeten your morning tea or next batch of healthy baked goods. Stevia side effects are typically not common, especially if you choose the right stevia product. read more

Stevia rebaudiana is a perennial shrub that is native to Paraguay and Brazil. Because stevia contains intensely sweet compounds, it has long been used as a sugar substitute in Japan, China and South America. Despite its long history in other countries, the path to stevia’s acceptance in the U.S. has been bumpy. read more

Some stevia brands, such as Stevia in the Raw, can replace table sugar teaspoon for teaspoon, unless you’re using it in baked goods. You can bake with stevia, although it may give cakes and cookies a licorice aftertaste. Stevia in the Raw recommends replacing half the total amount of sugar in your recipe with their product. read more