Now, the sugar alternatives stretch far beyond saccharin and aspartame. New plant-based options abound, one of the most popular of which is stevia. But how does stevia stack up against sugar?
As many of my readers know, I frequent Starbucks for my caffeine fix. Usually, I drink my drip coffee black, but occasionally I will add half-and-half and one packet of sugar. The other day, I noticed ...
While it is still a form of sugar and should be consumed in moderation, using honey as a substitute offers a sweet flavor without the heavy burden of empty calories. Stevia has gained significant ...
Monk fruit is 100-250 times sweeter than sugar, so a little bit goes a long way. Made from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana- a plant of South America. Stevia is 200-400 times sweeter than sugar has ...