I use Stevia instead of other artificial sweetners because it is all natrual and does not have any of the chemicals the other ones have. I use it in my coffee and tea, and I also really like the SweetLeaf liquid Stevia that comes in many different flavors. You can use these in beverages or in other recipes to cook and bake with. I found a great recipe for a sugar free pumpkin pie on the SweetLeaf website!