If you've found yourself overwhelmed in the sweetener aisle, you're not alone. These days, the options go far beyond plain old sugar, with alternatives taking over everything from coffee shops to ...

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 ...

Production of steviol glycosides extracted from stevia grown in Europe produces just 10% of the greenhouse gas emissions associated with sugar production, according a life cycle assessment. The ...

Discover the best healthy ways to sweeten coffee below, with insight from MariElena Raya, Co-founder of Tippleman’s, a ...

The adoption of four production technologies for steviol glycosides by the international food standards authority Codex Alimentarius earlier this month opens doors for industry to produce and source ...

A new study explores an unexpected link between a sugar substitute and hair regrowth. Researchers found that a compound from ...

You’re probably used to seeing diet sodas made with artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose. But now there are fresh-sounding sodas with zero grams of sugar or no artificial sweeteners that ...

Monk fruit and stevia are popular zero-calorie natural sweeteners. They're often used in baking, drinks, and other recipes. Both offer sweetness without the calories or blood sugar spikes that come ...

Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

Cultivating stevia at home offers a rewarding way to access natural sweetness. This guide details how to choose the right ...