Stevia is said to be one of the best natural sweeteners you'll ever switch to. Not only does it taste just as sweet as competitors, it's also the healthier option. Well, after watching Dr. Oz and taking advice from a number of other individuals, I hopped on the Stevia bandwagon. It's a plant based natural herb and has zero calories I thought why not? I did research on the product before trying it out and was very aware of it possibly producing some unpleasant side effects: nausea, dizziness & numbness. I will add, some studies suggest the side effects are rare and not everyone will experience them.
I purchased the stevia (packet) at Whole Foods for only $7 Dollars. Here is my view on The Wonderful Zero Calorie Stevia.
Thumbs Down!
I think my tastebuds will agree it doesn't have a sweet taste. If anything, after adding the sugar to my cereal my tongue had a slight numbing sensation. I would have been freaking out, however I remember numbness being one of the side effects listed. On the other hand my mother also tried stevia and she loves it. She adds it in her yogurt and hasn't complained of any bad side effects from it. I'm proud to say I've tried it and can now scratch it off my list of things to try. So, is stevia the best alternative? Since I did have a weird reaction to it I can say it isn't the best choice for me. Although it didn't work out for me others like my mom may enjoy it's claimed benefits. I am still searching for a natural sweetener to use in my cereal, smoothie, or whatever. So, if anyone has any suggestions feel free to add a comment.
