One popular alternative is stevia. This plant-based, zero-calorie sweetener won't spike blood sugar levels, and while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) deems it safe, there are some cautions and ...

Stevia, a natural, zer0-calorie sweetener, has been in the news lately as beverage companies like Coca-Cola have started using it in products as an alternative to artifical sweeteners. But some ...

In two years stevia, a plant used for centuries by Paraguay' s Guarani Indians, has shot to prominence in products by Coca-Cola, Danone and Merisant, the maker of tabletop sweetener Canderel.

The drinks giant has launched Coca Cola Life, which is sweetened with sugar and the naturally occurring, no-calorie sweetener stevia. The new product features a striking green label and is ...