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Can we use Stevia in place of sugar? We are not diabetic? Can we give Stevia to kids?
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Juli Rai
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Use stevia for tea / coffee if needed, but keep total sweets low, focus on whole foods.
Small occasional use is generally considered safe, but not recommended daily for small kids. Better to give fruits, not replace all sweets with stevia. Kids should learn less sweet taste, not just sweetener swap.
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Its not safe for kids. Instead use proper natural forms of sugar.
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Stevia is not recommended for children as a regular sweetener. Instead of using stevia, it's better to limit the amount of table sugar and prefer natural sweeteners such as jaggery, raisins, and dates in their diet.
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If you are not diabetic, use natural alternatives, simple sugar is also good, no need to change it. Use sulfur-free sugar, brown sugar, kakvi, moderation is always recommended.
Also, sugar is present nearly in all food sources. Focus on less carb foods. Use high protein. Less processed food. Avoid cake, bakery etc.
I won't recommend Stevia for kids though age is not mentioned.
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Ms. Harshita
Dietitian/Nutritionist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Stevia is not advisable for kids . kindly connect with me for detailed discussion through practo and further guidance.
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Dr. Heena Kouser
Homoeopath
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello Juli,
Yes, stevia can be used as a substitute for sugar, even if you are not diabetic, but it is not essential. It's always best to reduce the overall preference for sweet foods.
Stevia may be used in older children in moderation, but it is best avoided in toddlers (below 2 years of age). For young children, focus on whole foods and avoid adding any sweeteners whenever possible.
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If you're trying to reduce sugar intake or manage weight or diabetes, stevia can be a reasonable alternative.
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Ms. Durdana Ansari
Dietitian/Nutritionist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
Yes, you can use stevia instead of sugar even if you are not diabetic, but it isn't necessary for everyone.
☆ For healthy adults: Stevia is considered safe and can be used to reduce added sugar intake. It is a natural, non-caloric sweetener and does not significantly raise blood sugar levels.
☆ If you don't have diabetes: It's better to gradually reduce your preference for sweetness rather than replacing all sugar with sweeteners. Small amounts of sugar within the recommended daily limit can be part of a balanced diet.
☆ For children: Stevia is generally considered safe, but I do not recommend making it a regular habit unless there is a specific medical reason (such as diabetes or obesity under medical guidance).
Children benefit more from developing a preference for naturally less-sweet foods rather than relying on any sweetener, whether it's sugar or stevia.
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
7 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Yes, you can use stevia instead of sugar even if you are not diabetic, but it is not essential.
Here are some simple guidelines:
* Healthy adults: Yes, stevia is safe to use in place of sugar if you want to reduce calorie or sugar intake.
* Children: Yes, stevia can be used occasionally and in moderation. However, it is not recommended to replace all sugar with stevia in healthy children. Children need a balanced diet, and it’s also helpful for them to get used to foods that are not overly sweet.
For children under 2 years, avoid using added sweeteners, including stevia
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes you can
You can use it for kids also
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good morning no stevia for kids.
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