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Equal Stevia *new product*

I just bought a box of Equal Stevia, the ingredients are: -Dextrose -celulose -Stevia extract. Would you use this as a sweetener on a daily basis? Thanks, and Love to everyone.
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Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

Just ruined my coffee. Fail.
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Is stevia ok for my obese, sugar-addicted, diabetic who is starting Paleo / PHD with me?

My partner really has a sweet tooth, drinks lots of diet coke, and has little will power or willingness to eat things that don't taste great. I'm pretty committed to PHD / Paleo a …
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Dizziness after stevia?

I've noticed a link between using stevia (we're talking very small amounts here; less than a teaspoon) and bouts of dizziness within a few hours. In a way I'm relieved that sinc …
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Best uses for Stevia

I just purchased some Stevia and I would like to get some ideas on how to use it. What are your favorite ways to use Stevia?
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Stevia a Vasodilator? Anyone experience adverse symptoms from consuming Stevia?

One new thing that I added to my diet that I had never previously consumed is stevia. Ever since going LC/Paleo, I have used pure stevia powder as my primary sweetener. I have been …
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Stevia for ketogenic diet?

Is stevia suitable for a ketogenic diet (30 grams of carbs per day maximum)? Does it cause the body to "burn" stevia's sugars and "kick" the body out of ketosis? For argument's sak …
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New Whole30 starting October 8th - want to commiserate?

I'm re-starting Whole30 today, after eating much cleaner than usual the last 2 weeks: I was pretty much in the Robb Wolf protocol without blacking out my windows, but still had hun …
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Whats the consensus on Stevia?

Look at this article on Stevia seen at the link here - http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/stevia/ Good for teeth?
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Hungry from Stevia?

I suspect the use of Stevia is making me hungry. I know it's been used in South America as an appetite stimulant for cattle. Anyone else hungry after using it? You have to know th …
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So Zevia, acceptable on occasion or do not drink?

As the title says, I like Zevia and it seems to be a fairly naturally based product that shouldn't cause a crazy insulin response or dissolving your bones. But it isn't water or te …
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Coco Polo Chocolate? Stevia-sweetened 70%

What are your thoughts on Stevia-sweetened chocolate? I tried some today and ended up eating an entire bar (about 360 calories, whoops!). It was delicious...but is it ideal? Is it …
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Artificial sweeteners…good? bad? ugly?

My husband is diabetic, so he mostly eats paleo, but he eats a lot of the Atkins stuff, because it's easy to take along to work etc. When I indulge in these treats I tend to get …
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Drinking “vitamin” waters with stevia?

I used to be a big diet soda drinker. Since starting Paleo, I've cut out all drinks except for water, decaf tea, the (very infrequently) occasional small glass of whole fat milk (n …
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Can I have stevia when adapting to ketosis?

I'm attempting to become ketone adapted and am on day one. I'm wanting to fix a chai tea with some coconut cream and was wondering if liquid stevia would mess with my progress. I …

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