By Dina Cheney, Feb 11, 2025
Technically, this sweetener—contained in brands like SweetLeaf, Stevia in the Raw and Truvia—isn’t artificial, since it’s made from a plant native to South America. But it’s like artificial sweeteners in that it’s calorie-free. When used sparingly, Stevia is generally considered safe, says Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, associate professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine and director of perinatal services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln.
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