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 ...

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Many people turn to comfort foods and drinks when a migraine attack strikes, often craving sweet things — cookies, chocolate, and, quite commonly, Coca-Cola. But sugar can be a migraine trigger for ...

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Stevia’s widespread use in food and beverage as a natural sweetener is shifting consumers’ sweetness perceptions and driving innovation around derivatives that offer enhanced solubility and clean ...

Share on Pinterest A new study finds non-sugar sweeteners may not impact appetite levels. Chinnachart Martmoh/Getty Images A recent study indicates that replacing sugar with sweeteners like stevia ...

Increasingly sophisticated sweetener systems from companies like Kerry Group and NotCo show sugar is no longer the standard for bulking, browning and moisture retention ...

Stevia is plant based and contains zero calories, but experts weigh in on whether it’s really better for you than sugar. It’s FDA-approved as safe—but moderation matters. While stevia may offer some ...