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 ...

In fact, in 2008, stevia was granted GRAS status by the FDA - which stands for "Generally Recognized As Safe." Since then, ...

Stevia in its raw form is not approved for use as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, the FDA approved one of the naturally-occurring compounds found in stevia ...

Here's what scientists know, so far. Only certain forms of Stevia are generally considered safe by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For example, the FDA has approved the use of steviol ...