This tender herb which is native to Paraguay will thrill Sugar Buster fans. When I first hunted for stevia, I could only find the ground leaves which leave an aftertaste. Later at a health conference I discovered stevia in handy drops and powder form, minus the aftertaste. For a couple of years now, I've introduced folks to stevia by having them taste one leaf. In fact, problems with artificial sweeteners comprise over half the complaints registered with the FDA in the USA each year.
Honey is definitely a natural sweetener which deserves more attention.
Since honey fires up the metabolism, it is a good choice for folks interested in losing weight. Also, if local honey is used regularly prior to allergy season, it can lesson the symptoms of allergies quite dramatically. In this case the effect of honey is similar to an inoculation, so the honey should be harvested from hives located within forty miles of the allergy sufferer to insure local pollen representation. For people avoiding sweets, Gymnema sylvestre is one of many herbals worth investigating. It is unique in its ability to block out sweet taste sensations.