Thoughts on stevia?

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  • 2lose30
    2lose30 Posts: 3 Member
    I have used the Sweetleaf Clear liquid stevia. Initially I thought it tasted a bit bitter but then realized I was using too much (mainly just in my morning coffee). I now just use 2 drops in my coffee and it is fine without the bitterness. my checking on many of the generics out there is that a lot of the stevia is processed. I stay with the sweetleaf clear liquid which is in a pure form without added ingredients.
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  • MarziPanda95
    MarziPanda95 Posts: 1,326 Member
    jocooper43016 wrote: »
    I like Stevia, but I question if "natural" really makes it safe. Has it been tested enough or 20 years from now will they discover its a carcinogen.... ?

    I'm fairly sure that FDA testing includes animal studies, which would have told us if it were a carcinogen. It isn't.
  • MoiAussi93
    MoiAussi93 Posts: 1,948 Member
    It good for you, natural, and doesn't have any of the issues associated with some artificial sweeteners. I really like the taste. Just don't use too much...you only need a TINY bit. One little bottle lasts for ages.
  • jocooper43016
    jocooper43016 Posts: 13 Member
    MarziPanda95 wrote: »
    jocooper43016 wrote: »
    I like Stevia, but I question if "natural" really makes it safe. Has it been tested enough or 20 years from now will they discover its a carcinogen.... ?

    I'm fairly sure that FDA testing includes animal studies, which would have told us if it were a carcinogen. It isn't.

    Yes, but they also approved aspartame which is now what everyone is suddenly trying to avoid.
  • dinosaurparty
    dinosaurparty Posts: 185 Member
    I wish I liked stevia, but it tastes disgusting to me. Ive tried liquid and powdered types, but it's always bitter.

    I just use Sugar Twin, haha.
  • qubetha
    qubetha Posts: 83 Member
    liahna wrote: »
    Not all brands are equal. Stevia is great, but try to get the stuff that is actually called stevia, and not that truvia nonsense.

    I have both in my cupboard and the truvia wins everytime. Tastes way better.
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  • KittensMaster
    KittensMaster Posts: 748 Member
    I don't buy into stevia and Splenda fear mongering

    I use small amounts on occasion

  • cmtigger
    cmtigger Posts: 1,450 Member
    questionfear wrote: »
    I think it's probably fine, but fwiw I saw on an allergy forum that someone with a very severe ragweed allergy had an allergic reaction to stevia since they're in the same family. But from what I read it's a very, very rare situation.

    Interesting. I react to apples and I think it's because of a birch allergy. I've been wanting to try them again after a few years of allergy shots, but it's scary.

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