Is Stevia really safe and can my toddler have it, too?!


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Is Stevia really safe and can my toddler have it, too?

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1 day ago
We drink a lot of herbal teas.


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I have a friend who swears by it. Her older son has PKU, and has to be careful of the sweeteners he uses. Anything with aspartame can cause a lot of health problems for him, including mental retardation.

I had said that I use a lot of Splenda, and she cringed. It's made from sugar, so it's not TOTALLY bad for you. Stevia is better for you than sugar though, and it only takes a little bit to sweeten things up.

It's perfectly safe for kids to have. If they grow up with it, they won't know any difference any way.


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