Shopping for Sugar Substitutes - Eat THIS Not THAT

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Free Keto Diet Meal Plan (downloadable): thomasdelauer.lpages.co/real-person-keto/

[@frankenz66]

What is the difference between Organic Natural flavor and regular Natural Flavor on the label?

[@keylanoslokj1806]

What about xylitol? Are its effects similar to erythritol?

[@santiagocruz9426]

No Sir you are not splitting hairs. Raw sugar with a molasses crystal is different. The natural form of sugar has this molasses crystal. They break eachother and we are able to digest both the molasses and sugar, normally that's not possible. It leads to all sorts of health benefits. Yes you have to watch your intake, no you cannot just sit on your butt; however NOT ALL CARBS ARE EQUAL.

[@WtfYoutube_YouSuck]

Tommyboi, you gotta quit snorting an Adderall before you do these

[@dhendy89]

Look into stevia being birth control basically

[@rainagamingmagex2195]

I love when you do these grocery store items and you just focus on one item group it really helps me when I go into the store to just pick something and go I thank you for taking the time to do this they really help. Just watching your videos like this my husband and I have both lost over 35 lb in the last 2 months thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️

[@krisb8727]

I think you confused everyone more than helping in this video. With saying that I believe you are one of the smartest guys I watch.

[@egbar7675]

Great video - So appreciate the vast amount of info in short amount of time, and recognize you need to talk fast in order to fit it all without too long a video. That’s a task!

[@TheRogpodge]

I was hoping for your review of allulose. It was the in the picture! Maybe you could do that in a future video? 😀

[@intentionallyinpired]

I just saw his recent video where he made cookie dough and talked all about alludes if you watch that it might be helpful 👍🏾

[@MicheleLHarvey]

I was wondering about BochaSweet, Allulose, assorted brands of Stevia & Monkfruit /Erythritol blends. Also the difference between confectioner's, brown sugar substitutes, granulated & liquid. You've taught me to pay attention to the small print (ingredients,) Thomas & have been very helpful. Thanks!

[@toddlesiak3837]

Look up SweetLeaf brand Stevia. It has no additives & has a ZERO glycemic index. It also tastes good & is not bitter

[@shemanator247]

grow your own stevia plant it grows like weeds and you can store the dried leaves all winter!

[@marshallbeatty7104]

Cool. I'll try it. Thanks, sounds like fun.

[@joeybayer4460]

Its 5 bucks for a lifetime supply, ill pass lol. jk

[@zaminator9016]

You're waking me up to not fall for this grocery store tricks!!! THANK YOU !!!!!!!

[@frankenz66]

Yeah, most of a food shopping trip Iinvolves label reading when you go down the food aisle. Not so much on the perimeters.

[@OsAbliNgin911]

It would not be as easy to fall for this grocery store tricks if USA had stricter food regulations. GMO, and natural flavors are easy for food companies to get away with in the North American food market because GMO does not have to be labelled, and food regulators don't question ingredients as much. That explains why for example the same Kellogs Cornflakes in USA, and in the UK look the same as a product, but the ingredients are drastically different. The average consumer don't pay attention to ingredients. It is the advertising on the front package that gets them, and food companies know this. They use buzz words, and stuff to trick folks into buying something healthy that may not be truly healthy.

[@capmap620]

I’ve been buying the Pyure liquid stevia for years and love it! I was dying for you to pick it up and look at the ingredients on it and tell us what you think! Thank you!

[@southerncalifornia3155]

Why does it say organic alcohol? ..is it another sugar alcohol..

[@bahiablk]

I use Sweetleaf stevia liquid for coffee, tea, etc. Only 3 ingredients, water and stevia comes in a dropper bottle. Natural flavors is the third ingredient. Amazon/Whole Foods and some health food stores carry it. They also have flavors like cola, root beer, lemon that I add to sparkling water. No calories, no carbs, just sweet.

[@777bruizy]

Monk Fruit by Health Garden is my favorite go-to for sweetener.

[@user-wv5gv3dw5u]

I'm a seltzer addict and the more I hear about how vague the term natural flavors is the more concerned I get. I'd be really interested to see you do a video on Seltzers and the "Natural Flavors" that are always listed as its main ingredients

[@dana102083]

Trust The brand or its poop. Its the legal way to fool us.

[@iroulis]

The store brand Seltzer I get only has Carbonated Water as it's ingredient.

[@MyMelloMimo]

Did I miss the ALLULOSE Part??? That's what I was WAITING FOR 🥺😭

[@martinevanloon2695]

Me too - it’s on the bloody thumb nail lol

[@joshashmore6341]

Allulose is good expensive doesn't seem to bother my stomach at all using for months and what I've studied pulls sugar from your body

[@paulras01]

Me too

[@legendhavok1723]

@@joshashmore6341 Where do you get it from?

[@joshashmore6341]

@@legendhavok1723 its at our grocery store Hannaford here in Maine. Its a Splenda brand in a small tub 8.99!

[@sixtyinsix]

A recovering alcoholic recommended to me The Pyure brand dry stevia extract. The ingredient list is organic stevia leaf extract, nothing else. It's a white powder in a shaker style container similar to a spice container. It's super clean, has no preservatives or sugars, and because there's no alcohol preservatives or sweeteners it's approved for recovering alcohol addicts.

[@Primal391]

That is silly, no offense. I am alcoholic and have not had an alcoholic beverage in 15 years. Why would the Alcohol from sugar do anything .. it doesn’t make logical sense.

[@sixtyinsix]

@@Primal391 Some sweeteners use Alcohol as an ingredient to act as a preservative. Erythritol is also a sugar Alcohol that this person decided to avoid. Frankly I don't think their level of dedication was in any way "silly".

[@WanderingBobAK]

@@Primal391 Do you understand the addition process and triggers?

[@colleenkaralee2280]

@@Primal391 it's not polite to say "it's silly" on social media - you can find an alternative reaction that is more compassionate. However I do admire you for being off alcohol for 15 years - well done. Your liver approves :-))

[@Primal391]

@@WanderingBobAK absolutely, i am an alcoholic. i am pretty sure i said that.

[@elida2433]

what about just monk fruit? i got away from the erythrytol because its often made with corn products and i have mast cell activation syndrome and it's a trigger. i used lakanto forever now just plain monk fruit. curious if it' s as non destructive as i believe it to be.

[@kevinraney2935]

I like Whole Earth. Haven't had any issues. Been using it for two years.

[@keylanoslokj1806]

What are it's ingredients?

[@stilmotionpicture]

It used to have natural flavor!, but I notice they took it out! Hehe

[@Primal_Dad_Truther]

Also note if it's erythritol that doesn't say it's non GMO, it's probably GMO. Erithytol derives from corn so now you're messing with that realm..

[@RonnaHarlow]

I started purchasing pure sucralose powder years ago when I realized Splenda packets indeed have carbs and calories! I make my own liquid - just water and sucralose. I store it in the fridge and use 3 drops in a 12-ounce mug of coffee and that's about it. I've tried monkfruit powder and stevia powder but it's hit and miss as far as taste for those. I prefer the sucralose and hope that 3 drops per day is okay!! I use erythritol, allulose and/or bocha sweet for baking.

[@iroulis]

Have you used your DIY Sucralose Water instead of Simple Syrup in Cocktails? Say a Gimlet made with Gin, ACV, and DIY Sucralose Water.

[@carlor.s.4742]

I use NOW Organic Better Stevia in my morning coffee. Nothing but Stevia extract in it. One half the little spoon is enough.

[@richardpalmer8478]

I find staying away from any kind of sweetner had a powerfully positive effect. It didn't just kill my addiction to sugar, it killed the cravings for unhealthy sweet and savoury carbs like sweet buns, meat pies, etc. I save the monk fruit/stevia for special occasions i.e. 1/2 tsp with a creamy mug of coffee. After weeks to months of salted coffee and apple cider water even that 1/2 tsp of monk fruit/stevia tastes really sweet. Even plain water tastes sweet. I'm on the water fast and I found anything sweet whether healthy or not, had a detrimental effect on my latent sweet addiction. That' sh!ts an immortal monster. You can never kill it, only make it sleep. Keep up the good work, Thomas. You're doing a fantastic job.

[@colleenkaralee2280]

Exactly. I like fruits and sometimes they are not fully ripe, especially some pineapples, and I will then add some sweetener - honey or stevia is what I have in the pantry right now.

[@spiderkitty7643]

The box of Truvia you showed listed "natural flavors" among the ingredients. It may not have been in the formulation previously, so it is important to read the ingredients EVERY time you buy a producg, even if you've been confidently using it for years!

[@elliewolford684]

Thomas, Thank You for your channel. I have learned a lot and am sharing your channel. You do not have a video on enzymatically modified stevia yet, that i see. Can you please make a video if you think it is something beneficial for the keto world please... Ellie

[@cindypgambino]

This was so helpful! So much confusion around sweeteners and misleading marketing hype. Thank u for doing this!

[@EmetYAHU]

Sweetener marketing and ingredients lists are the MOST INTENTIONALLY DECEPTIVE in the food industry 👀

[@wayneC7]

Kept waiting for the grocery police 👮‍♂️ the whole time 😅😅

[@warrenholt]

Thanks again Thomas. So with the liquid Pyure, does the organic alcohol have any effects that interfere with a fast? Along those lines, do Zevia sodas interfere with a fast as they have 'natural flavors'? I'm in the habit of a few Zevia sodas during my 48 hour fasts.

[@toddlesiak3837]

SweetLeaf brand Stevia has no additives, no calories, a ZERO glycemic index, tastes good, & does not break a fast

[@bradpitritsch6921]

I use pure sucralose from Amazon or Walmart Plus. 2 years keto and fasting with almost NO gastric issues.

[@BigtimeBigA]

The two best sweeteners are Allulose and stevia! The stevia needs to be where the ingredient is literally just stevia leaf, I only use the little bottle from Whole Foods or the Pyure brand one (not the packets but bottle is just stevia), other stevia doesn’t compare to them.

[@OsAbliNgin911]

Have you tried Now Foods Better Stevia brand? Allulose got a lot of hype as an alternative sweetener when Quest Nutrition started using Allulose in their Quest Hero Bars. Pure Allulose just like pure Monk Fruit is an acquired taste as an alternative sweetener. You either like it or you don't, but most folks can enjoy or tolerate alternative sweetener Stevia similar to Xylitol without missing sugar. Having mentioned all that Splenda will always be the king of alternative sweeteners because it taste just as sweet if not sweeter than sugar, and people are hooked on it to the point that alternative sweeteners like Stevia, and Xylitol won't cut it. I bought Stevia for my mom to try, but she did not like it enough to ditch Splenda. I am also one of those folks that get hungry or want to eat more after consuming something with Splenda, so I avoid it. The problem is Splenda is in almost everything now under the other name Sucralose. A lot of companies have stopped using sugar alcohols, and replaced it with Sucralose. For example Blue Bell Ice Cream stopped using sugar alcohols in their no sugar added ice cream, and replaced it with Sucralose. That change happened in 2015 after they had a listeria outbreak linked to Blue Bell ice cream.

[@Rick0125]

Trader Joes sell organic stevia with only the stevia leaf, Its like $9 and has 630 servings.

[@OsAbliNgin911]

@@Rick0125 That is cool. I don't have a Trader Joes in my city.

[@Shadow77999]

They should combine the 2

[@BigtimeBigA]

@@Shadow77999 They make one from a company My Normal Keto that is a blend of allulose, stevia, and monk fruit and they sell it on Amazon. I like to use that blend on a lot of keto stuff that I want a little sweeter like many of the bbq sauces or salad dressings. The Primal Kitchen balsamic vinaigrette sweetened up a little is so so much better

[@bhmhmh]

Great info Thomas! I was trying to find the best sweetener, and this was very helpful. As always, you are awesome 👍

[@Oudeis000]

4:05 You mention that scientists sometimes use mice in researching harmful effects because it would be unethical to give potentially harmful substances to humans; yet these substances that are being researched for possible harmful effects are permitted for human consumption. It seems paradoxical that it is not okay to research with these substances on humans, but it is okay to sell these substances to humans as food.

[@maryawadalla2856]

Yes I was also looking for feedback on allulose

[@MelissaLeo966]

Thank you so much for this video! Very helpful to know when making choices….especially with the holiday baking coming up. For me, I’m keto and family members with diabetes!

[@missionvlogs7778]

Hi Thomas just want to ask is 100% honey good for a sweetener for coffee in the morning or in anything with need sweetened thanks , anyways you're vlogs are so informative keep it up, stay safe and God bless.

[@toddlesiak3837]

Honey will spike your insulin the same as table sugar will. Use SweetLeaf brand Stevia. It has no additives, ZERO glycemic index, won't break a fast, & tastes great in both coffee & tea

[@toddlesiak3837]

@@colleenkaralee2280 It increases insulin sensitivity, but I've never heard of it causing an insulin response. I'm not sure who told you this?

[@toddlesiak3837]

@@colleenkaralee2280 Well, it kinda matters cause you bothered to mention it to me. I've searched all over & can't find any info about pure stevia causing any sort of insulin response. Many brands of stevia also contain small amounts of dextrose or erythritol which will cause a spike in blood sugar, but the brand I use is just pure stevia with no fillers

[@colleenkaralee2280]

@@toddlesiak3837 Like yourself I could not find the research article referenced in my intermittent fasting mentor's book, "Delay Don't Deny", and a proponent of "clean fasting". You know, I don't know why I'm making such a big deal of it and I will delete my reply on the subject. I do a lot of dryfasting and I keep autophagy rev'd up by not putting anything in the body irregardless, so maybe that explains my fussiness.

[@toddlesiak3837]

@@colleenkaralee2280 I don't really think you're being fussy. Thanks for the info

[@Robert-di3kv]

What about allulose???????? I don’t think you even mentioned it?!

[@emiliapiwowarczyk2626]

Hi, I use pure monk fruit by SweetMonk. I did some research and it seems it’s neither Fructose nor Glucose that makes up its sweetness. Instead it’s sweetness comes from a unique antioxidants called mogrosides. Wonder if you would chose to explore scientific research on benefits of Mogrosides for a future video? Health link claims they help in: May modestly reduce weight, Anti-inflammatory, prevent damage to DNA, and protect from diabetes. Anyways. I am talking about 100% pure monk fruit. Not mixed. I would find this a very interesting topic and would love to see you cover it.

[@colleenkaralee2280]

Thanks, and I found it on Amazon - will try it out.

[@KristiAFArtistry]

The whole video I wa curious about the bag of Pyure. Glad you mentioned it. I may have to switch my sweetener.

[@Precaria]

You're getting more "permissive" each time. "Splenda could kill 50% of your microbiome" - "I'm not opposed to Splenda"; "Ace-K is more the problem, rather than aspartame since aspartame doesn't break a fast" - dismissing the fact that aspartame is 0 calorie because it isn't food, it's a pesticide that causes cancer in the long run. Dude, just avoid everything synthetic. I'd rather have a short insulin spike with brown sugar than can be burnt off by following up the meal with a walk, than ingest one of these poisons that mess you up in countless ways. I'll say that I don't consume sugar. I use monk fruit, stevia and erythritol since it's the cleanest sugar alcohol. But I'd really prefer a spoon of sugar than a spoon of pesticide.

[@tauceti8341]

he mentions why, he has to be very cogniscent of the language he uses, as to not get flagged by youtube for 'misinformation' and get a strike against his channel

[@Hornet135]

Aspartame is a pesticide that causes cancer? Really? Nobody is saying aspartame is wonderful, but you took every urban legend and ran with it. Chill out.

[@lunavanbutterfly1594]

@@Hornet135 ever check the real research history on that stoff and the fight to get it on the market?

[@dawnbourque7974]

The problem with your message is you dismiss food accessibility. Some people don’t have access to all kinds of sugar substitutes and many can’t afford them. Everything in moderation. It’s best not to shame people into eating or using things or avoiding things. Give them the truth and there are some things he is very clear you can’t prove 100% so he mentions it.

[@conservativeinva1449]

Thank you for all the help! I enjoy watching and learning from your videos.

[@3rdeye794]

Hi Thomas! Thanks for the video. QUESTION! : Can you mix Allulose, Stevia and Monk fruit together??? Thanks

[@jasonhurst8599]

Would a sweetener consisting of Stevia Leaf Extract, organic inulin, soluble fibers, and silica be Thomas Approved? Would it break a fast?

[@vincentkrisiak6337]

When did you decide to nix Erithrytol? It was one of your favored sweeteners in a previous video?

[@McMurica]

I think he was saying to try to avoid it with fasting. I believe he has multiple viewer bases, e.g. keto, fasting, diabetic, etc. I think as far as keto, he's usually okay with it.

[@toddlesiak3837]

Just buy SweetLeaf brand Stevia. It has no additives, ZERO glycemic index, won't break a fast, & tastes good

[@senditcody3130]

That's what I use is the Pyure liquid. Love it. It's the only one I could find without a bunch of crap in it.

[@anthonyp1625]

If you're using Splenda packets, take a look at the little pellets. The bad ingredients are missing.

[@antoniosantos4219]

Crazy that I was searching for a sweetener today in the supermarket and you upload this video good timing

[@michaelringer7060]

Allulose?? Thomas you made no comments about it. Your thoughts?

[@YarnKilla54]

“ pick your poison”…. I say if you’re that much on the fence just go without both lol

[@anaheredia6605]

Thank you, I always wanted to know more about sweeteners. I appreciate it.

[@debbiecicala4467]

Awesome information, Thomas! You are the best! 🥇💕

[@zlatto]

My stevia has 2 ingredients: *Glycerol, Stevia Extract* . Does it break a fast? I'm concerned about the glycerol ingredient.

[@sketchur]

Please, a timestamp for allulose?? Thanks!!

[@aljudgephotoshopvideos7263]

I am a big fan but was very disappointed with this video. I nearly died from Xylitol a few years ago. My dentist recommended it. It took me months to realize the Xylitol was making me so sick. By that time, I couldn't even drink water without getting nauseous. Erythritol is even worse. Both kill so much gut bacteria they can be lethal. I use pure Stevia - no other ingredients. It comes with a super small spoon that is equivalent to a Tsp of sugar. A no-brainer in my opinion. Also, aspartame is a by-product of chemical warfare research and has been shown to cause brain tumors. This fact is not in question.

[@texasgrannieof2]

Hi Thomas..could you/would you please do a video on the current craze going on in KZbin and everywhere I turn on egg white bread??? My concern is that it’s made from egg whites..aren’t those in quantity bad/not good for my gut..? Please help I trust your science..a faithful fan..😁

[@jujuh.3491]

Will sugar alcohol and the drops you put in your cart kick you out of ketosis? I’m hypoglycemic and I’ve had some issues with keto desserts dropping my blood sugar, I’m at a loss of what to buy cause I can’t trust the labels! Edit: I found your old video, I’m thinking it’s the possible spike from stevia to anyone else dealing with the same issue! Sounds like Monk fruit is the way to go

[@hazeltate6614]

Good information. Hard work to check, verify, translate and interpret alot of those small labels

[@jimparker9345]

I only use the pure stevia extract for stevia products. Usually the powder.

[@tomasareas]

What about Xylitol?

[@marcysikes]

Thank you for this. My question is, what is the best liquid sweetener that comes with a dropper? I like Pyure but it comes in a squirt bottle. Some recipes call for a certain number of drops. I became frustrated looking at the options on Amazon.

[@Crystal.W]

Is liquid stevia with vegetable glycerin good? Like the NuNaturals brand.

[@philipmartin6924]

Sweet n' low is made differently in Canada, as Saccharin is banned. Any further notes? That said, Dextrose in it has me wondering how this is keto? Does anyone know?

[@neitjnf]

What about pure allulose+monk blend?

[@queenie8677]

Sooo…there is still no healthy replacement out there for white sugar. I tried monkfruit and realized anything with a “tol” or “nol” at the end of it makes me gassy and bloated. Soo no on those..then what can i use to replace white sugar besides coconut or brown sugar which would taste weird in my coffee. Cuz i am not a fan of coconut either….😩😩

[@mbmurphy777]

It has maltodextrin and dextrose in it if it’s percentages of a gram? Sure those have a high glycemic index but if theres not much it shouldn’t matter

[@toddlesiak3837]

It matters because you don't want your insulin spiked during Keto or you'll just stay in fat-storing mode instead of fat-burning mode

[@christinagior42]

Oh wow, you’re really good looking!! 😅 Thanks for info, finally got my answers!! 🙏🏼

[@KevinJames-yg9eu]

I don't like saccharin for anything other than tea, but I think it's the best thing for tea. The bitterness gives it an almost citrus flavor in tea. I only use half a packet in a glass of tea, so that half a packet is generally my maximum daily intake. As for it being a carcinogen, I thought that topic was put to rest 20 years ago, but now that you mention it, I found some articles saying there is still a concern, just nothing clearly stating what that concern is. I remember the surgeon general's warning on Sweet'N Low when I was a kid, and some places outright banned saccharin, because it caused bladder cancer in male lab rats. It was later determined that the mechanism that caused the cancer in rats was irrelevant to humans, so the warnings were removed. I recently read a study that saccharin and some other artificial sweeteners may have anti-cancer properties because they bind to and block an enzyme that the tumors need to survive. I'm not sure about the insulin spike from saccharin, but I think the biggest concern may be that some people can have an allergic reaction to it.

[@manojkumar-iu9en]

if i need to do 7 Day Fast , i am drinking green tea (pique), black coffee. Which sugar i can add , monk fruit ?

[@GlynWilliams1950]

Great review. I use Equal tablets as they are so very convenient.

[@alextayo3861]

I think the natural flavors is for blunting the possible bitter after taste.

[@miked6785]

Why love for Truvia? It has natural flavors as well, identical to Pyure.

[@esotericstuff9689]

Thank you so much for the education. Appreciate your time.

[@Ranshin077]

What about allulose?

[@McMurica]

Ikr haha it was in the thumbnail. Allulose gives a lot of people bowel issues though.

[@jimrobison772]

What about Swerve?

[@kerriwomack737]

What about Alullose

[@emmanuelking9988]

Great information, thank you. A lot of people who are on Keto or diabetic don't take into consideration ALL ingredients in these sweeteners and the additives/preservatives are just as bad for the body.

[@alipratt9861]

Can't get hold of monkfruit and allulose in UK unfortunately.

[@devilslide01]

Hi Thomas, what about swerve? I’ve noticed a lot of keto KZbin people bake with it. Thanks

[@carolkeener995]

What about Allulose?

[@toddlesiak3837]

Sweetleaf brand Stevia is the best in my opinion. It has no dextrose, erythritol, or any other additives, & it's also not bitter & has a ZERO glycemic index

[@sandrawilliams3229]

Purecane REB-M is the one to go with.

[@maggieb4416]

In the past when Splenda first came on the scene, I used it excessively, & then it did a number on my stomach. Now I use either straight stevia or monk-fruit. Thnx for this Thomas 💪🏼💪🏼

[@VanillaGorilla_808]

So is Truvia ok for 16/8 intermittent fasting? I have one packet in the morning with my coffee.

[@spisid_dwight4807]

Check out Stevita, Organic Liquid Stevia, USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten Free: water, organic stevia leaf extract and grapefruit seed extract (a natural preservative). Comes highly recommended by my naturopath.

[@fadista7063]

I use one called Monkfruit by Now brand. It is monk fruit extract and 11% cane alcohol. I imagine this causes an insulin spike.

[@Freedomspiral1111]

Coconut palm sugea is TOTALLY different in my Body...I get INSTANT reaction to most other non-keto sweeteners

[@davidmusicmaker]

What about monk fruit??? And are you a fan of Lakanto?

[@tracyroweauthor]

"Pick your poison". AMEN. A lot of that stuff really is poison. Aspartame is linked to at least 96 different side effects, none of them good, and aspartame poisoning is actually a thing. I quit aspartame about 8 years ago and have felt so much better. I have tried Allulose and I like it. Stevia is way too sweet for me and I don't like the bitter aftertaste. I like that Allulose is really not that sweet, as I don't like really sweet stuff.

[@colleenkaralee2280]

The data I researched says aspertame is a neurotoxin. I guess quantity of ingestion makes a difference. For example I knew a woman addicted to diet cokes with aspertame. The combo couldn't be good over a length of time.

[@Jays1ndone]

You didn’t mention Allulose which you have on the cover picture,

[@ah-1946]

What does monk fruit do to ur body because stevia caused me to have burning of the mouth and burning of the feet and nerve pain I use 2 pkgs for my tea and I drink 16 oz 4 times a day that’s monk fruit

[@diane5876]

Pure Monk fruit extract. Is that ok?

[@johnhamilton2914]

He has a video on Monkfruit he recommends it. I personally don't like the taste but I use it.

[@teresalynnturner781]

I been using the Pyure packets thinking they were the best!

[@IdolEyes84]

Just wondering for those who live in Australia 🇦🇺 What the equivalent would be to the Thomas approved brands/sweeteners like the liquid one he put in his trolley? Thanks!

[@sable7114]

So are we saying though Lokanto monk fruit with erythritol is okay? Didn't see it in the lineup

[@alicegilbert4186]

I use to love the sugar free root beer packets to put in water. I was drinking about 6 a day. Thought I was doing good drinking all that water. Nope my A1c was the same very high. Turns out it was the sugar substitute had a higher glycemic index than sugar. So all my fasting didn't count. I never knew

[@breezy8564]

Please can you review Bochasweet and zusto

[@giselesmith7795]

I am highly allergic to saccarin. Found out about 35 years ago that the diet sodas, ice tea, and other diet things at the time were making me very sick. Was definitely this substance as a doctor tested me and we eliminated items until we found the culprit. Haven't been that sick since.

[@alicegunn3970]

I also am allergic to it. I figured it out real fast so I haven't had to much consumption of it but enough to know. Horrible stuff

[@garylindroos7940]

What are your thoughts on allulose?

[@frankenz66]

He has supported it in past sweetener videos he has made.

[@shahyar234]

which one is good during fasting, that won'th break fast or increase insulin. What about spice, like nutmeg ,clove, cinnamon cardamom, ginger.

[@toddlesiak3837]

SweetLeaf brand Stevia is the best! It has no additives, ZERO glycemic index, won't break a fast, & it tastes good. Spices won't break a fast, & cinnamon is actually great to help with insulin resistance & is great for type 2 diabetics

[@shahyar234]

@@toddlesiak3837 Thanks, any home remedies for removing excess water from body.

[@toddlesiak3837]

@@shahyar234 You're supposed to consume about twice as much potassium as sodium, which is very hard to do. The average person is actually supposed to consume roughly 5000mg of potassium per day, & most ppl don't get a fraction of that. Eat some leafy greens daily, & I also drink a glass of Lakeland Organics Aloe juice with every meal. This juice has almost 1000mg of potassium per 8oz, which is pretty incredible! Most ppl are very deficient in both potassium & magnesium. I also take Trace Minerals Research Ionic magnesium a few times per day, & I take 100mg of magnesium glycinate before bedtime. This should help with your water retention. The aloe juice is also great for your stomach lining

[@shahyar234]

@@toddlesiak3837 Thanks, will do.

[@toddlesiak3837]

@@shahyar234 You're welcome

[@tishaandmegan]

Do you have an opinion on Trader Joe's Allulose vs. Lakanto Monk Fruit sweetener? The carb manager app says Allulose is not keto friendly. I tend to use one or the other.

[@toddlesiak3837]

Just buy SweetLeaf brand Stevia. It has no additives, ZERO glycemic index, won't break a fast, & also tastes good

[@eddielopez6796]

new to all this so forgive my ignorance, but is there anything wrong with natural sugar? like raw sugar, honey or real maple syrup? I'm not really doing keto or fasting, but I am being conscious of my sugar intake and just trying to eat natural foods.

[@Shadow77999]

3:25 Thats the one they use on Diet 7up and Sprite

[@alicegunn3970]

Thomas... I'd like you to do a video on protein shakes. Like Premeir or Atkins ect... I'm drinking them for weight loss surgery and I think they're way to sweet and I think its way to much protein. Your thoughts? And what can I use in place of those... 👍👍👍