stevia pleasia: all-natural sweetening non-sweetener

Though not officially a "sweetener" by FDA standards, stevia is a nearly calorie-free, all-natural herb that enhances the sweetness of anything to which it's added. Already a legal "sweetener" in Canada and other countries of the world, stevia is a native herb to Paraguay, and has been used as a sweetening agent for centuries. Stevia is still gaining regulatory approval in the U.S. and E.U. However, you can legally purchase the sweetening non-sweetener at health food stores and sites like www.stevia.com as long as you call it a "dietary supplement."

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