The Newest Sugar Substitute Might Be the Best

The newst and buzziest sugar substitute, stevia, which is made from leaves of stevia plants, has already garnered quite a following among the diet community because it's thought to be an all-natural alternative to chemical sweeteners. “Natural stevia can be used to sweeten beverages such as iced tea and lemonade or foods such as homemade fruit sauces, it can be used safely in moderate or small amounts,” Schoenfeld says. “I recommend stevia for carbohydrate-controlled diets and use it myself in a beverage I make from apple cider vinegar and cinnamon.”