A Sweetie Named Stevia

The FDA has approved two new sugar substitutes made from a purified form of the South American plant stevia called rebaudioside A. The no-calorie sweeteners will appear on shelves under the brand names Truvia and PureVia. Expect to see stevia sodas and juices in the future.

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