Stevia Stevia is actually 300 times sweeter than sugar. This herb has been used as a sweetener for centuries in South America, and it's even said to aid digestion. Stevia has zero calories and measures a big fat zero on the glycemic index. However, it does have a slight aftertaste, which may take some getting used to. (No such thing as a free lunch, right?)
Forms: Powder and liquid extract Uses: Sweeten your coffee, tea, and smoothies. You can use it for baking, but you need to make adjustments for the lack of moisture and bulk (since you would use a smaller quantity of stevia than sugar to get the same amount of sweet taste). 1 cup of sugar equals 24 packets of powdered stevia, or 2 1/2 teaspoons of stevia liquid. If baking with stevia, it's best to use a recipe that's actually intended to use the stevia substitute rather than regular sugar. Glycemic Index: 0
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