Stevia. I have used it for a loooong time. I have not cooked with it either. Always have some on me for ice tea in restaurants.
It comes from a South American tree that means “honey leaves”. It is all natural. NO worries. I have been using it since I had gestational diabetes with my now 16 year old daughter. The rest of my family uses real sugar.
So are hemlock, belladonna, and digitalis. (And fireflies.)
Real sugar is a natural product. It is grown and harvested just like other natural products and that is why I prefer it to all sugar substitutes. Although I do use real sugar very sparingly in whatever I eat and drink.
But as I said before I certainly see the need for sugar substitutes of some kind for those who suffer from diabetes.
“It is all natural. NO worries.”
I always chuckle when people say that.
My cigars are all natural too.