Stevia is an herb grown mostly in Asian and South American countries and has been approved by the FDA to be used as a natural sweetener. Stevia has no calories and will also not affect the blood sugar levels of the user. Rebaudioside-A is the compound derived from the stevia plant to be used on foods. Since it is very sweet, only a small amount is needed to sweeten items.
Sweetleaf Sweetener
This product includes 100 percent all natural stevia. It has no calories, no carbohydrates and no added chemicals. It comes refined, the same form as traditional table sugar. You can purchase Sweetleaf Sweetener in packet form to easily add it to your recipes.
Celestial Seasonings Tea
Several teas produced by Celestial Seasonings contain stevia leaves. Some of the teas that contain stevia include Echinacea Complete Care, White Tea Antioxidant Plum C, Antioxidant Green Tea and Powerfully Plum. The stevia is added as a way to naturally flavor the teas without adding in extra calories.
Sprite Green
Stevia and Rebaudioside-A is found in the reduced calorie version of the lemon-lime soda from Coca-Cola. Per 8 ½ ounce serving, Sprite Green has 50 calories and 50 percent less calories than regular sodas. A small amount of regular sugar is added to reduce the bitter aftertaste associated with stevia and Rebaudioside-A.
Sobe Lifewater
Pepsi's Sobe Lifewater brand has also released a version that contains Rebaudioside-A. It has zero calories and is offered in three different flavors: Blackberry/Blueberry, Yumberry Pomegranate and Fuji Apple Pear.
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