Tag: Stevia health effects

According to the World Health Organization, non-sugar sweeteners like stevia are not recommended for long-term weight control. But is Zevia healthier for you in other respects when compared to traditional sugary and artificially sweetened sodas? This article examines the ingredients and potential health effects.

Despite being up to 300 times sweeter than sugar with zero calories, stevia has not completely replaced sugar as a universal sweetener. The question of "Why doesn't everyone use stevia?" uncovers a mix of taste issues, functional limitations, and consumer health apprehensions that prevent its widespread adoption.