Results: What exactly is Stevia?

What exactly is Stevia? Stevia comes from the Stevia rebaudiana plant, which is a member of the chrysanthemum family. Stevia is a non-nutritive sweetener. This means it has almost no calories. If someone is trying to lose weight, this aspect may be appealing. Some research has shown that substituting non-nutritive sweeteners for table sugar may help someone shed excess pounds and maintain a healthy body weight. However, to date, research is inconclusive. Thanks to healthline.com.