Monk fruit is a small gourd many people use as a low calorie sweetener. Stevia is a plant leaf extract that people use in the same way. Both monk fruit and stevia may be safe sweeteners for people ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers stevia leaf extract safe for consumption, however, and it is unlikely to cause side effects in most people. This article discusses the different ...

Notably, the FDA's rating doesn't include whole-leaf or less-processed stevia extract, as you can't legally add those stevia ...

People with type 2 diabetes may benefit from adding stevia to their diet. Research indicates that stevia consumption can ...