If you’re trying to lose weight, or get healthier, sugar is one of the first things that has to go.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a sweet treat.

Nature provides fruit but it also provides the herb stevia, which you can use in hot and cold drinks, or in cooking, to sweeten your favourite beverages and food.

The good news is that it’s natural and a far better choice than artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, which you should avoid. (Check the label of diet soft drinks and other “sugar-free” food for this nasty.

Sweet dreams.


Helen Hawkes

Helen Hawkes is a journalist who writes compelling print and digital content across business and finance, health and lifestyle, real estate and interiors. Her content clients have ranged from American Express and the University of NSW to Maserati and 9Honey. She is fluent in cross-platform storytelling, brand tone of voice, content strategy and stakeholder management.