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Finally, a healthy alternative to sugar! Stevia – used by tribes in Uraguay and Paraguy for centuries, and in Japan for decades- is slowly getting recognized in the U.S. as an excellent sweetener. Unlike sugar, stevia does not spike your blood sugar when ingested, but actually helps your body tolerate glucose. This is especially beneficial for diabetics and those trying to limit their intake of simple carbohydrates. Unlike artificial sweeteners, stevia has no known adverse side effects. The leaves of the Stevia plant are 30 – 45 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar).