Artificial Sweeteners: Monk Fruit, Stevia, Erythritol & Xylitol – Dr. Berg

Find out how to enjoy dessert while still in ketosis with these 4 keto-friendly sugar substitutes. ----------------------------------------------------- 🔴 // Dr. Berg Product LINKS // 🔴 ----------------------------------------------------- In this video, we’re going to take a look at 4 alternative sweeteners that are 100% keto-friendly: monk fruit, stevia, erythritol, and xylitol. Monk fruit, stevia, and erythritol all have a 0 glycemic index, so they will not increase insulin. Xylitol has a glycemic index of 30, so it’s very low, but it can still cause a small insulin spike. Xylitol is a popular sugar substitute because it tastes just like sugar. Look for non-GMO, birch bark-derived xylitol. Xylitol chewing gum is a popular option because it won&kick you out of ketosis! Stevia is a good sweetener alternative that can be added to flavored water or carbonated water to make a sweet drink or soda. Although it has an aftertaste, it’s good in certain recipes. Monk fruit is very sweet, so you don’t need much. It’s very similar to stevia, and does have a bit of an aftertaste. Erythritol has a cold, sweet taste. It’s often made from GMO corn, so always look for non-GMO erythritol. Erythritol and xylitol are sugar alcohols, monk fruit is a type of fruit, and stevia comes from a plant. These keto-friendly alternative sweeteners are not artificial! Avoid aspartame and other artificial sweeteners. Erythritol and xylitol have the potential to cause digestive upset, gas...