While the United States has only been continuously using artificial sweeteners since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Nutrasweet in 1981, other cultures have been using sugar ...

Stevia grows best in slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH of six to seven. Before planting, enrich the soil with ...

Stevia has become a popular alternative to traditional sweeteners, offering a sugar-free and calorie-free option for those looking to maintain a healthier lifestyle. While stevia in its pure leaf form ...

HOWTIAN has grown stevia plants with up to a 12% average Reb A yield this season, the “highest ever in the industry,” says the firm, which described the news as a “milestone not just for the company, ...

Dear M.M.: I wish I could give you an answer that everyone would agree with, but the literature is conflicting. I found a well-done trial from 2024 showing that there were no significant changes in ...

Q: Are there any downsides to the sweetener stevia? Is it associated with negative effects or gastrointestinal symptoms? Does it cause sugar cravings if you’ve given up sugar? A: Major health and food ...

Sugar has emerged as the big bad villain in the world of diet. This is because many health experts and enthusiasts have ...

In this week's Fielding Questions, Don Kinzler identifies a mystery vine, offers tips on harvesting stevia and give guidance on removing unwanted daylilies. A reader asks gardening columnist Don ...

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 ...

If you want to reduce your sugar intake, stevia could be a good substitute. Stevia has long been advertised as a healthy alternative to table sugar and low-calorie artificial sweeteners. Researchers ...