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.

0:00 Introduction: Keto sweetener
0:20 Xylitol as a sugar substitute
0:41 How to use stevia
0:52 How to use monk fruit
1:12 How to use erythritol
1:48 Xylitol gum and ketosis
2:01 Avoid this sugar substitute
2:20 Will sugar alcohols cause a digestive problem?

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't 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, and laxative effects if consumed in large amounts. If you’re only consuming small amounts of these sugar alcohols, you shouldn’t have any issues.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope you’ll try these keto sweeteners so that you can enjoy a sweet treat while still in ketosis. I’ll see you in the next video.