Stevia has become very popular over the last couple of years due to its sweet taste without calories or sugar. What exactly is stevia? How does it compare to other natural sweeteners? Is it safe to consume? The sweetener stevia was originally discovered in South America and later introduced into Japan around 1900. In recent times, stevia has gained popularity because it contains no calories or sugar. This makes it suitable for diabetics and those who want to reduce their intake of refined sugars.…