To the left, in the green zone, are very-low-carb sweeteners that have generally been shown to have little impact on blood sugar or insulin levels. The numbers corresponding to each sweetener represent the estimated long-term impact each product may have on blood sugar and insulin levels as compared to the same amount of sweetness from white sugar. These products are relatively new and their full effect on obesity, diabetes, liver health, the gut microbiome and long-term risk for metabolic or cardiovascular disease is not yet known. More research is needed. For example, a Splenda packet provides about the same sweetness as two teaspoons of sugar, which is 8 grams of sugar. The packet contains about 0. Pure dextrose has a number of , so Splenda gets a number of x 0. The asterisks by xylitol and maltitol reflect that these sweeteners cause a blood glucose and insulin response, although less than sugar does.
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Following a ketogenic diet involves cutting back on high-carb foods like starches, desserts and processed snacks. This is essential to reaching a metabolic state called ketosis, which causes your body to begin breaking down fat stores instead of carbs to produce energy. Ketosis also requires reducing sugar consumption, which can make it challenging to sweeten beverages, baked goods, sauces and dressings. Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the Stevia rebaudiana plant. Unlike regular sugar, animal and human studies have shown that stevia may help lower blood sugar levels 2, 3. Stevia is available in both liquid and powdered form and can be used to sweeten everything from drinks to desserts.