India, Feb. 7 -- In a country where morning chai and biscuits are daily staples, the average Indian is significantly overshooting global sugar recommendations. As health concerns mount, Dr Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, has stepped forward to settle the debate on sugar substitutes. Also read | Hepatologist reveals if brown sugar, honey, jaggery are actually 'healthier' alternative to white sugar or not

Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on February 6, Dr Kumar posed a simple question to his followers: "Which is the healthiest sweetener?"

His verdict? Stevia.

According to Dr Kumar, Stevia stands out as the superior choice for those looking to satisfy a sweet tooth without the physiological cost of refined sugar....