Stevia is a naturally sweet plant traditionally valued for its intensely sweet leaves. The leaves contain steviol glycosides, compounds responsible for their sweetness and commonly used as low-calorie sweeteners. Stevia is widely incorporated into beverages, foods, herbal products, and nutritional formulations as an alternative to conventional sugar. Because purified steviol glycosides provide sweetness with very few or no calories, Stevia can be useful for people looking to reduce added sugar intake. It is appreciated as a plant-based sweetening ingredient and can be part of a balanced diet. Stevia continues to be popular in modern food, beverage, and wellness products.