Dear M.W.: Stevia is a natural extract of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. The raw leaves are not considered safe, but purified ...

Depending on your preferences, you might reach for Splenda or stevia when you want to skip the sugar. But what's the ...

Foods and drinks containing calorie-free sweeteners like stevia and sucralose seem to be everywhere these days. But are these sugar substitutes all the same?