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@@arcpd123 yes, I want to know more about different sugar from not chemical point of view, but medical as lactose (milk) ,glicogen (animal suger), pentacarbon suger(cellulose, and similar),short than 6 carbon sugar( aldotri, ketotri, tetraaldo,tetraketo ,pentaaldo,pentaketo sugars and similiar ) .....😎 Pozdrawiam serdecznie i życzę miłego dnia
@Maria Lindell thanks... i was actually asking for occasional use only... jaggery or dates are used for making some sweet dishes to avoid using refined sugar..but these things are made only on occasions... any way thanks...
I've been keto for three years. But I was abusing stevia. I was taking huge amounts of the white powdered extract in my coffee and smoothies which I drank multiple mugs every day. After a year of keto, I began to experience peripheral neuropathy (toe tips and fingertips). It was progressively worsening, and I began to feel shooting pains from my toes up through my legs. My doctor was useless and after determining I did not have diabetes or any other condition, he wanted to prescribe some medication to relieve symptoms. I didn't want painkillers so I made systematic efforts to try and understand my condition. It took me quite a long time, using trial and error, to figure out what was going on. By process of elimination, I determined it was the stevia causing the problem. After completely eliminating stevia from my diet, I noticed a lessening of pain within 2 or 3 days. So I decided to stay off it for a longer period. Within another week I was feeling significantly better. And after 2 months all my neuropathy symptoms completely resolved. It's now been 8 months and I am still symptom-free. Had I used recommended quantities, I'm sure stevia would not have bothered me. But I hope someone does some study about over-use and whether there is some caution to the peripheral nervous system. If so, the public should be more strongly warned.
Thanks a lot for sharing 🙏💗 It is very valuable information! Much appreciate your comments. The doctor are useless!! Just want to prescribe pills! I am glad you found the solution !🙏
Warned by what? Doctors diagnose a problem, not you. I can say pasta is causing my anxiety disorder, that however is not supported by anything. Stevia is very much safe. The only side effect is bloating or digestive issues if used in high quantities. Peripheral neuropathy is just out of the question. Stevia is just a plant and used by mankind for millennia before it became commercially viable. You should be careful to choose natural products as well. You must get checked by a doctor because I'm pretty sure it's not Stevia causing your issue. Stop calling all doctors useless. Most doctors know more than you do about everything. You should also take your doctor's advice regarding Keto. That diet is not for everyone and it can cause many damages, like it did in my case. Stop listening even to these youtube "doctors" who tell people really dangerous things, not supported by any peer-reviewed science.
@@abrielrobertsson4160 I think, that there is often no balanced, evidence based view on diets. Instead people often promote a specific eating idiology, which may have worked very good for them, and sometimes they tend to cherrypick the studys which are presented and tend to discard informations which don't fit well in that viewpoint. Would you like to share your experiance with keto diet?
@@rabenklang7 Sure. My weight dropped immensely from Keto. I had a very normal weight, but I lost 6 kg in two weeks and that made me underweight. Keep in mind that I went with a Keto diet to help me gain weight, ironically enough. I looked like crap and had no strength whatsoever. For overweight people, I guess that's a good thing, but I do not advise it for anyone else. My ketones in urine were raised to the roof. I guess that means you're in a state of ketosis, but my doctors were really concerned when they saw how high they were. My amylase in blood and urine was high as well. It took me more than a year to get back to being healthy again. I still use sweeteners though and limit my added sugar intake to no more than 30 g per day (the recommended dose is no more than 36 g per day for males), but that's because I have a candida overgrowth problem, not because of diet. I've also completely cut processed foods and I still do a 16/8 intermittent fasting every day and a 24h one once a week, because I found out it helped with my GERD. Other than that I do eat everything, including complex carbs which are forbidden in Keto, but personally I think they are really important for our body. My issue is that these "doctors" advise it for everyone and it is clearly not for everyone. Underweight people should not even think about starting a Keto diet for e.g but as you said everyone's experience is different.
A big difference between the USA an the EU is that, in the US they ask you to prove if its harmful while in Europe you have to prove its safe. That's a huge difference
You can't PROVE something is safe, you can only prove something doesnt cause problems in certain situations a certain percentage of the time. There could be 1000s of situations where a chemical doesn't seem to cause bad side effects but 90,000 other situations where it has definite bad side effects. Are you going for the 10% or 90? The EU for 99% and US goes for 85-90%. Europe used to be easier than US. And then Thalomide babies happened. That was the case where they didn't even test for the one situation that was negative, and it was devastating.
Me too.... Breakfast at 6 AM, dinner at 6 PM and nothing besides water in between. My breakfast is: 2 equal cups of each Mix all 3 ingredients in a food processor together 43 Servings Calories per serving 147 Calories Dates 1004 Walnuts 400 Flaxseed 1548 Mix these ingredients with Honey 2061 Raw Oatmeal 580 Pemmican 732 Total 6325 Pemmican 80% Dried Jerky 10% Dried Fruit 10% Nuts Calories are a rough guess but the energy is through the roof all day. Roll them a little smaller than a golf ball and keep in the refrig. They do not need to be in the refrig if kept in a sealed container or zip-lock in a cool place. In a seal-a-meal, they will last for years.
@@MariaSanchez-iz2ne THANK YOU, and my O2 level went back up into the 90's at night as I had obstructive sleep apnea. Now I got use to sleeping on my side and I am training myself how to breath deep. I am a shallow breather so I do not breath properly which is bad at night. Doc was amazed at my O2 blood test. YAHOO! It will not fix my heart damage from years of sleep apnea but it will not get worse. You have a WONDERFUL day.
I stopped using stevia to replace sugar in my coffee. I experienced worsening body/ muscle aches and joint pains. I felt better after I stopped it. I avoid anything sweet. I have to live with it.
You are right. Stevia also causes neurological issues. Like lowering dopinmine and possibly Parkinsons. The worst are surclose, aspartame does screw your brain and real neurological issues.
Hello, I am from France and in a fat bomb recipe video I've heard about a new substitute to sugar, the taste is quite perfect as said in the video, it is almost natural and 0 carbs ! The name is BochaSweet, it is coming from an asian pumpkin, the Kabocha, I can't wait trying it. In the USA, I think that it is easier to find, and would like to have a report about it to know about the quality of this product.
When buying stevia and monk fruit please check the ingredients because some of these companies are deceptive. The label says stevia or monk fruit but the first ingredient will sometimes be erythritol. That happened to me and I got gas and bloating. Be careful and read the ingredients.
I noticed the one I just bought from the store has it in it now I have to take it back but I didn't open it yet. I hope my store has one with just Monk fruit
Yep! I just ordered "monkfruit" on Amazon; it arrived this morning and the first ingredient is erythritol (not listed in the product description). I immediately requested a refund.
I actually got a HEART ATTACK from consuming ERYTHRITOL. I am absolutely certain of that because before routinely taking it, I my heart condition was EXCELLENT !!!!!!!
My first time using allulose I had a very scary reaction in my brain/head. Very frightening. I put 2-3 tablespoons of organic allulose in a pan along with 3 tablespoons of grass fed butter. Heated it and mixed it into a caramel consistency. Separately I roasted some raw macadamia nuts. After they cooled I mixed them into the caramel. It was so good I ate all of it! But a little while later I developed the strangest sensation in my head/brain. It was like you would imagine a hangover to be only a THOUSAND times worse. I was incapacitated. All I could do was crawl into bed. The next morning I was still having the effect, but milder. I had to stay home from work that day. I don't know whether cooking it in the pan like that had something to do with it, or the amount I consumed was the issue. But the effect was so severe I generally avoid allulose even though I have a large bag of it. I have used it a few times in small amounts and had no similar effect. But generally I avoid it completely. The effect was very severe. The fact that I had such a severe reaction tells me it is probably not safe for long term use. I'm kind of glad that was my first experience instead of using it in small amounts over a long period of time. Considering the severe effect it had I can't imagine it's safe. Also, some people are experiencing elevated liver enzymes when using allulose. Be careful. It's too new to know all the effects.
Honestly, This is an explosive MIX, plus you eat all the stuff at once 😱 ! tha'ts too much for your system (gallbladder, liver, etc ..), we have to be aware of the interaction when we mix things together, that's why, in chinese medecine, mixing many herps together must be very precise, otherwhise be ready for the reactions 🥴.
After experiencing gut issues for the past year on keto, i decided to stop ALL artificial sweeteners. I dont even consume monk fruit or stevia. I no longer get any bloating. I feel better, sleep better, and fasting seems much easier.
Becoz alot of it is false and just his personal opinion not based on science. Just becoz something is artificial that doesn't make it bad, when you're sick and dying man-made compounds int he form of pills literally save your life and at the same time the most horrendous drugs and poisons on the planet are natural. One needs to be objective and scientific, his Dr degree is obv not in human body internal science but in chiropractic and it shows
Almost at a million subscribers! Thank you for getting your message out. I know this is your passion. Please know that this is also my passion at 71 years of age. And, it’s information like yours that I try to spread to others. Your work is so valuable to us all. Again, thanks
One thing I wish you had addressed is maltodextrin. While not sold as a sweetener it is used as a bulking agent for many sweeteners. Especially the super sweet ones like stevia and monk fruit. The problem with it is that even though it is not a sugar (it is a partially digested starch) it can have twice the effect as table sugar on insulin response. This is of consequence to those of us that are diabetic. Here you are thinking you are making a better choice and the sweetener is stealth mode more damaging than sugar from a filler ingredient.
Maybe because I’m not American, I really don’t understand the desire people have to consume sugar. I literally don’t add sugar into anything, so do many people I know. We do not consume snacks, cakes, sodas and desserts at all.
@@PassionPno The lack of consuming sugar, is that a personal choice or a cultural thing? Americans have consumed way too much sugar since manufacturers have piled it on everything. We have become monstrously addicted while we don’t realize it.
@@PassionPno I will assume, intellectually, your "American" refers to the USA. Sugar, in its various forms (desserts and snacks), is heavily consumed in South America, India and the Middle East, too. Grow a brain.
@@PassionPno As an American- I totally agree. We learn as babies that we get sugar for all celebrations, holidays, when we are sad, get a vaccine, do something good like good grades, etc. Americans give sugar for everything emotional!!!! Hence, the addiction.
My father died in 2003. SEVERAL years before that, he already told me to stay away from fructose, it is still sugar. He also said that artificial sweeteners were not good, either. Here we are, 21 years later, and we are still hearing all this. Sounds believable!
@@Cecelia-n7dyes! He was a pharmacist. I trust them more than most doctors! Thank you so much for saying something. Funny how much we miss our loved ones no matter how much time goes on!
Please do an updated video (if you havent already) on erythritol, etc. I've been reading recent developments that zero-calorie sweetners are being linked to heart attack, strokes, study finds. I was so disappointed when I read it...
I've had people challenge my admiration of you because you are not a 'traditional' Dr. Frankly, you know more about the human body and the science than any 'Dr' I have seen, and you definitely are more accessible than research papers for the lay person. Bravo and thank you!
In my opinion, most doctors know almost nothing about health and nutrition, they are the real quacks. People like this guy and Dr Berg are the real heroes!
I agree. Taking the diet/health/nutrition tips from Dr. Ekberg has improved my overall health leaps & bounds over what “traditional” doctors recommend ie the S.A.D. diet. God bless this man 🙏🏼
That's because regular MDs are taught nothing about nutrition and effects on the body and/ or performance. They only teach them about drugs and symptoms not root issues. Its frustrating. Every doctor's office in my opinion needs a nutritionist on staff
My brother and I have a super-smart IBM inventor multi-millionaire step-dad who poopoos all of this holistic "health crap quackery," meanwhile he's on five or six different heavy-hitting prescription medications for high blood pressure, diabetes, blood thinning, high cholesterol, and all the other symptoms that taking the medication causes. He's a total train wreck physically and will not concede that my brother and I are right when it comes to health and nutrition.
The format might look a little iffy across devices, and I couldn't link to any of the medical journals because youtube won't let me post any links. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ *Also,* I misspelled _¢orn_ because YT won't let me comment that word for some reason. (It doesn't show up in the comment section when I submit it, just like with the links. [It works on other channels though.]) I even tried using the emoji as a replacement, but when I posted the comment the whole line for number 7 appeared blank - as if I just typed a space where the contents of #7 should be. _...Heh,_ -it's as if UA-cam is actively trying to stop me from commenting these timestamps, I've been working on this comment for the last 18 hours (minus some sleep). I guess I was too stubborn to let it go...-
I learned a long time ago that my body hates artificial sweeteners & removes them from my body as quickly as possible. Instant diarreha. No one believes me. So glad to hear someone else say it.
I took my 6th grade class on a field trip to observe a state-of-the-art water treatment plant. They could purify sewage to 99.9 percent pure using enzymes. The only thing the enzymes would not break down was artificial sweetners. The enzymes would not even touch them.
Thank you so much for this video. I'm a 40 year old, Type 1 diabetic of 20 plus years, currently dealing with insulin resistance. Your videos are very informative and are helping me make better decisions with my diet and health. Knowledge is power ! Thank you Sir !
A friend of mine had juvenile diabetes from about 16 yrs of age. I met him when he was about 50 and he had very bad highs and lows nearly every few days. He struggled year after years. Nothing would control it even after many doctor visits. He had a heart attack a few years ago and then was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica. Last weekend at the age of 68 he went to bed and was found the next day by a neighbour. He had passed away. Probably a low coma they say. Please look after yourself ❤
Been on clean keto diet and 18/6 intermittent fasting for 96 days to reverse my fatty liver. I’m 55 years old and so far I’ve lost 26 lbs and my blood glucose is down from 177 to 105 at 1.5 hr after dinner . I no longer have acid reflux which I suffered daily if I didn’t live on Prilosec. I use the stevia only to sweeten my coffee 😁 Thanks Dr EcBerg for all you are doing! 🤩🇺🇸
@ Hammer Slammer - Thanks for the update. Like you I am doing Keto to reverse my fatty liver. After the 96 days do you know if the keto diet completely reversed your fatty liver or does it take longer time for mild fatty liver ? Thanks
@@rezar6894 well as fir my fatty liver I can tell you that at 4 months my liver enzymes dropped from very high levels to normal levels My AST was 69 , dropped to 27 My ALT was 121 dropped to 33 I’m scheduled to get an ultrasound to see my liver and I can update you on that later however the enzymes levels tell a lot and with my numbers now it appears ketogenic diet is working very well 😁 I plan to continue strict ketogenic diet for a solid 3 years to guarantee my liver to be fully regenerated before easing back to a more relaxed diet however I will stay away from sugar and crap carbohydrates also omega 6 processed oils as Dr Berg teaches . Watch all his videos on the fatty liver and after 90 days go get your blood work done and compare. Let me know how you do! ✌️😁
@@buddyringo21 many thanks for for the great info, very helpful indeed. Interestingly my liver enzymes and blood work were all normal - in range (ALT: 18, AST: 21), so there were no concerns. However, for me it was the ultrasound that picked up the fatty liver…and I only went for an ultrasound as they thought I had gallstones 😀 I guess I will have to go for a repeat ultrasound too in a few months, as this is the best way to see if it has gone. If you could please let me know if your non alcoholic fatty liver disappeared once you have your next ultrasound..that would be greatly appreciated. At least it will give me an idea of what I can expect as I am only 2.75 months in my keto journey. Many thanks and good luck 👍🏻🤞🏻
@@rezar6894 my enlarged and fatty liver is probably from sugar and drinking beer , wine and rum over the last 35+ years . I’ve been alcohol free ever since I found out that fatty liver can be reversed. When I seen a video on UA-cam that discussed this I was all in and flipped a new leaf in 100% healthy lifestyle from here on out ! I’m 236 days into this adventure and feeling really good ! I will update you once I get the ultrasound. You will want to watch all the videos you can on the subject and that will certainly give you great information some that applies and some that won’t but in education there is power and confidence. I watch videos with Dr EkBerg as well , he’s a holistic Dr and also gives excellent health advice along with a ketogenic diet lifestyle. Keep me posted brother 😁✌️
I know this is an old video but I really appreciate the way you acknowledged the lack of scientific studies on sweeteners in particular, but explained your opinion and that it comes from observation of other similar things.
I have been doing keto for 10 months and have seen huge positive changes in my health. I have also found that when I eat anything sweet, I want more and more sweet. It is better for me to simply avoid all...except for occasional berries. This from someone who used to hide candy in desk, purse, coat pockets....and on and on.
Just reading your post and am glad to know there are others out there with the same sweet tooth as myself! I have to stay completely away from it or it will be like alcohol to a sober alcoholic!
Totally agree. I tried to reintroduce some sweet stuff (with sweeteners) into my diet after 1.5 years away from it and it started unfolding into a disaster - cravings all over the place, obsessive thinking about something delicious. So it’s time to stop it and get back to my basic boring diet of meat and eggs, maybe some cream in coffee. You used to be fat for a reason. Do not forget it.
Its a "gateway drug!" Alcoholics will say, "All the drinks in the world are not enough, and one drink is too much" - same with Stevia or any other natural sweeteners. I have no moderation!
I used SteVia before I ordered it online. It's not available in Japan groceries except for Monkfruit so I use monkfrut now. It's pricy but health is priceless. Be healthy everyone.
I used to consume aspartame quite a bit and had huge problems with my eyes drying out and sticking to my eyelids at night while sleeping (very painful!!!). I decided to try Stevia (the liquid kind, not that Walmart Truvia stuff that is mostly alcohol sugars) and have never looked back! I've also had no more problems with my eyes since I got away from aspartame.
I had to stop all sugar because I kept getting yeast infections and bladder infections and kidney infections and now that I have stopped all sugar completely, I am healthy and strong! Thank you for your video
And sugar includes carbs! I do not eat any carbs! If it is not a apple or a onion or a organic baby spinach or beef or chicken LOL I only eat things with one single ingredient! And I tried to get organic and GMO free but sometimes it's impossible so I just do the best that I can! I am doing keto with mostly carnivore and I have lost 16 lb without even trying and I feel amazing and I'm not hungry and I do lots of water fasting in between eating because I do not worry about being hungry LOL this diet is best for my human body
I’m literally watching your videos instead of working on a project that I need to complete my master’s in the next few weeks-but you know what? This information may save my life! I will finish my capstone now or later, but I NEED this info to share with my family, friends, colleagues and students to help preserve and extend their lives! Thank you!😎
Pro tip, ok just a tip. If you want powdered monkfruit or erythritol for baking or to sweeten whipped cream, don't buy the expensive powdered form. You can put your granulated sweetener in a coffee bean grinder, majic bullet, or blender and make it into powder. Great video Dr. Ekberg, thank you!
I just learned about Allulose and came to Dr. Sten Ekberg's channel to find out what he had to say about it, so glad there's someone who isn't completely sold on the idea of allulose and can really show possible negative effects (because many doctors are sold on the idea, who are youtube content creators, and aren't really telling the whole story).
So what makes you say that the other doctors that are on UA-cam are wrong and that this doctor is correct? I have seen another Doctor Who list Allulose as a superfood as the number one sugar alternative yet this doctor here listed somewhere in the middle but who’s correct? They both break it down. They both give you the science, is it just because you trust this guy more than the other?
@@Gotallofthem1 That's interesting that you gleaned from my comment that I insinuated one view was wrong, and another was correct. From rereading my comment, to me, it looks like I only said I was glad there was at least one other perspective on Allulose, and that there were "possible" negative effects. Again, interesting that you read it in the way you chose to.
Xylitol is meant to be used to prevent tooth decay. It kills bad bacteria and promotes good bacteria in mouth and gut. Dr.Ellie Phillips has many youtube videos on this topic. You will be using very small amounts which should not cause stomach upset.
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I switched to stevia based soda solely last July (2021) after I found out Jeff (my buddy brother) died from pancreatic cancer (he drank diet Pepsi 2L bottle a day) and that change my choice. Pure stevia has some strange after taste, so adding erythritol and monk fruit (羅漢果) can make better combo Virgil's vanilla cream soda is my #1 favorite
Wouldn't it be better to lay off sodas? If you can't then you know that yoire addicted to some ingredient in it. If you think its not a problem arent you just saying that youre prepared to die fot what you believe in? Did you ever tell your buddy that diet sodas are poisons? If you did, you probably heard him justify his actions and choices in some way... many people like to say ' you gotta die from something'. I'd prefer to die of old age, wouldn't you brother? Listen to doc here say he hasn't had a sip of diet soda for 30 years. Our diet is our pharmacopeia, so people should choose wisely. It's better than having an illness. You could probably invent your own all-natural soda, something thays snappy and refreshingly healthy. I'm convinced to could be done. Im trying how to make the healthiest ice cream possible. Then illy do the same for chocolate cake. Im trying to open a healthy food restaurant here in evuador where people don't get very much useful info about health that we are blessed to find, since we understand english and search on youtube in english. We can find oodles of scholarly info so easily. Best wishes for your health endeavors to bring you and your family excellent health.
I make a combination sweetener: two parts erythritol with one part coconut sugar. I blend them in my Nutribullet and use it in my coffee. It's the best!
The best thing I ever did when starting my keto diet was take the time to remove as much sugar as possible out of my diet. No added sugar to anything, no products unless they have no added sugar and minimal naturally-occuring amounts . At the time, I disliked just about every sweetener substitute. In the end, no sweeteners at all for a long time. I finally found Allulose, which is a 'rare' sugar that does not impact blood glucose. However. While it occurs naturally in small quantities ("rare"), it is manufactured from fructose. I can use it in a very limited amount, but I've found that retaining my no-sweetener dietary policy is the best for my health. It's my sweetener of choice, because I could use it if necessary, for instance in baked goods, but I find I don't really desire sweet foods at all anymore. But I did go through a period of using the Allulose and my "sweet tooth" started coming back. I'll take my good health over unnecessarily sweet foods any day.
You're right. If you can avoid any sugar or artificial ones for 21days, your body will understand the change and you won't need to use sugar anymore. Use the keto sugar just for small desserts once or twice a month, that's what I do and helps me to stay healthy and in ketosis.
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I like ice cream sometimes and after watching this I found Rebel brand which is sweetened with Erythritol, monk fruit and chicory root - so I guess it is a better choice
I thought I knew everything I needed to know about sweeteners, but I learned a lot in this video. And I loved how you explained your concerns about artificial sweetener. I would think that no one could really argue with you ... but I know better than to think that. People will always argue on these topics From a culinary point of view rather than health: Allulose is better for ice cream because it doesn't turn as rock-hard when frozen. So assuming you aren't eating the whole thing and want to freeze some, allulose is better.
I gather that Allulose was too new and not something with extensive exposure experience. I was hoping the topic could be revisited with more of a direct side by side comparison between erythritol and allulose. It seemed to me allulose would have all the benefits of anything else with none of those other options holding an advantage particularly where fermentation was involved
Dear Dr Ekberg, I'm hooked on your educational videos as I'm insulin resistance and I'm continuing to eat cleaner and I'm eliminating all other carbs and sugars! It's tough but eating proteins, fats and fresh vegetables and nuts, seeds, limited fruits and doing intermittent fasting is slowly assisting me getting weight and belly fat off.....thank you ever so much for your excellent explanations! Blessings going your way, Veronica. ♓️🧜♀️🙏🌞⚘️
@@lrn_news9171 what do you mean by hormonal imbalance specifically ? which hormones are you referring to? Beyond that, what's causing the hormonal imbalance is more important. Its' too much for me to go into here but everyone should listen to nutritionist Karen Hurd who also has a Masters in biochemistry and can explain the reasons for hormonal imbalance.
@@susiehernandez6652 A lot of the chemicals people are exposed to and the lack of nutrients in foods leads to hormonal imbalances and that also leads to weight gain and not being able to lose weight despite making the best efforts. It could be caused by a deficiency in various minerals and vitamins etc... that's why it's good to check if you have deficiencies or not. 92% of americans have a deficiency in something. I can't really specify for you but I know this is factual
Worst to Not So Bad Sweeteners(by category and each category is numbered from best to worst 1 being the best option of that category) Artificial sweeteners(non-nutritive) like: 1. Aspartame 2. Saccharine 3. Sucralose 4. Acesulfame K Bad Natural Sweeteners: 1. White Sugar 2. Agave Syrup 3. HFCS Kind of bad/Semi- Healthy (natural): 1. Coconut Sugar 2. Honey 3. Maple Syrup 3. Date Sugar 5. Allulose (natural rare sugar) Sugar Alcohols: 1. Erythritol 2. Mannitol 3. Sorbitol 4. Xylitol 5. Maltitol Natural Sweeteners that aren’t as bad: 1. Monk fruit 2. Stevia 3. Chicory Root What Did He Do? - Artificial Diet Soda (Never) - Sugar hardly ever but when he does he eats chocolate 85% - Stevia, Monk Fruit, Chicory Root sometimes - Artificial Sweeteners in small amounts (Erythritol, Xylitol)
I have ibs-c, keto diet has really lessened the symptoms. I only use stevia or erythritol but not very often as my sugar cravings have pretty much disappeared. If I eat any keto snacks with maltitol I get the worst cravings for more of that rubbish. Thanks Dr!
Thank you Kaire K for sharing your story. That is great. I am thrilled that you have seen such great results. The less you use them the more the cravings go away. Keep it up! 😄
@@drekberg , I am disappointed that raw organic honey 🍯 is NOT on your list . Stevia leaf is oftentimes heavily processed and thus lost its "naturalness" unlike my raw organic honey which is rich in antioxidants and minerals and is pure. You need to make much needed amendment to this presentation. My first disappointing video with the exclusion of Raw Organic Honey. Otherwise a good video.
I wanted to start baking, therefore I needed to know what was the best sugar substitute. Dr Ekberg was the only one I sought to find that answer. He is becoming an integral part of my life.
I am confused, I have lost 80lbs, but have plateaued and was looking to kick start my fat burning again. Last week I did two 36hr water fasts. But instead of water I boiled 62 ounces of water, then as the water stared to cool I added 8 bag of green tea and let them defuse for a good 30 minutes. Then I poured the tea into a 64 ounce glass milk jug and added Great Value Lemonade (sugar free). I drank this on food days and on fasting days. The idea was to get the green tea to help release the fat from my fat cells. I was pleasantly surprised when I tested my pee on the 1st fast day and found I was in Ketosis. Usually it take me about 3 days to achieve ketosis. My protocol was to eat KETO on Mon Wed Fri Sat, FAST on Tue Thu then intentionally break KETO on Sun. This worked great I was in ketosis Tue thru Sat. The next week I repeated the protocol but I didn’t use the Great Value Lemonade, but replaced it with real 100% lemon juice and Stevia to sweeten it. The reason I did this was because I notice the Great Value Lemonade contained MALTODEXTRIN. All the info on the internet says while MALTODEXTRIN is technically a carbohydrate, it breaks down into a glucose and is worse than eating pure glucose. Shouldn’t this have knocked me out of Ketosis or not even allowed me to enter ketosis? I thought using real lemon juice instead would work better, but instead it took me 3 days to reach ketosis. I am confused and wondering maybe my body does not turn MALTODEXTRIN into glucose. I need to do this experiment wearing a CGM, which I don’t have yet.
Thanks for taking the time to explain this topic with amazing patience and clarity. There is a lot of misleading information out there on artificial sweeteners and the "natural" sweeteners that are supposed to be good for us. God's blessing be with you for taking the time to guide us when we need help in deciding what is best for our health..
I found a craft beer with low(er) carb count that was made with Monk fruit syrup. It's Dog Fish Head Slightly Mighty Lo-Cal IPA. It has 3.6 gm of carbs. It tastes pretty good ... for those of us who like to quaff a cold one after mowing the lawn. Great video Dr. Ekberg. I appreciate your videos so much.
I've been consuming Sucralose on a regular basis for 6 years now, and only because my physician told me once that Sucralose was the best sweetener on the market, and that I should definitely go for it. After watching this video, I realized that sometimes even our trusted doctors don't really know what they are talking about.
Hello! I found your channel the other day, and while researching health and nutrition issues has been a lifelong hobby, I have learned new and important health information in each of your videos. You explain details which connect HOW the things we eat help or harm us, ie. our body functioning. And you are understandable, thus anyone that can focus for a ten-minute educational seminar can glean really practical pointers to improve wellness. Thank you for your offering a wellspring of vital information on youtube. I believe you are helping a multitude of people to be better equipped to make choices that can steer our body health away from breakdown and on to improved health. I will be sharing this video with friends and loved ones.
Xylitol although toxic to dogs is very beneficial for your teeth. I found a mouthwash at the dollar store using xylitol and baking soda which I believe is much healthier for the mouth than other artificially produced chemicals. Xylitol gum is becoming more popular too because the act of chewing something has shown benefits to the body and xylitol is one of the best substances for the teeth while also being sweet.
Thank you Dr. This video is pure gold! Also when you described how you use sweeteners and your habits, I didn’t feel so alone in my journey. It’s very isolating to be a low carb fasting individual in a high carb constantly munching society
I am a 82 yr. old diabetic. I've had type 1 diabetes since 1970! My sugar sub. has been "Splenda." Today, I weigh 150 lbs., 5'6"and have blurry eyesight, tons of gas, a mech. heart valve, but, great physical shape. No diets, 1 beer a week with dinner, just convince yourself that all those other foods are bad "FOR YOU"! I met The Lord in 1978, and seek his help if I get weak. (which is often) I stay slim by eating small quantities of proper foods, and walking my dog.
Thanks Doc, Since my husband and I have been eating keto with your help, for about 3 weeks now. He has post nasal drip and used to cough for about an hour full on every morning, that has completely gone. I have digestive issues (EOE) they have improved considerably!!! Feeling great. Ta!!
Thank you for making this information really easy to understand. I recently noticed that a lot of powder stevia products have erythritol in them as well. You have to read the label and make sure its 100% stevia if that is what you want. I'm going to try a liquid form of stevia.
@@torpol These products with erythritol may see a decrease in buyers this week since new research recently released showed an increase in risk for heart attacks and stroke.
I will tell you this and with the doctor is not good in coffee. And I don't like anything exceptionally sweet I just like a hint of sweetness to my coffee. And stevia takes very little to give it that hint but it destroys my wonderful cup of coffee. And that is an extracted form. It also gives a slate strange taste to my whipped cream so I'm going to try some of the other sources from the video suggested for good coffee. I have tried the coconut cream and that is sweet enough, and quite pleasing to my palate.
Wow, this must be one of the most CONDENSED and USEFUL videos I've seen, recommend anyone who comes across it should listen for the whole 25 mins its worth it.
An article posted today claimed that erythritol is linked to increased risk for heart attacks. "People with existing risk factors for heart disease, such as diabetes, were twice as likely to experience a heart attack or stroke if they had the highest levels of erythritol in their blood, according to the study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine."
Thank you so much, Dr. Sten!! I started a low-carb diet 3 years ago. About two years ago, I started getting increasingly bad digestive issues. It finally came to diarrhea just about every day, and wearing Depends a couple days a week. I had been using Erythritol for baking and so many other things. I think my body developed an intolerance to it. From what you say, it probably ruined my gut bacteria. The G.I. doctor gave me some medicine to reset me. I haven’t touched dairy or Erythritol in several months. I’m not sure I want to try sugar substitute again. I feel a loss at not being able to have a sweet treat that I bake. The good sweeteners don’t have the bulk that I need for baking. But I’m seeing that I can substitute a piece of low-carb bread for the muffin I used to have in the morning. Thank you so much for all this great information. I’m not sure I really want these sweeteners anymore, and it’s helping me a lot. It’s probably better for me not to have them
Reading this again and seeing the video again. Interesting to say the big changes in my diet to pretty much get rid of any sweetener. At least I don’t have craving for food.
Thank you Manny Radzky. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it. The purpose of my channel is to explain things better than other channels and help people understand the principles. I spend so much time on it because when we get "the why" and the mechanism we become empowered for life . Comments like yours makes it all worthwhile. 😄
Whew I was kinda worried for a bit there. I just cut back sugar greatly from my diet and have cut back a lot of processed foods too. I'd been using maple syrup in my coffee to sweeten it after cutting down from regular table sugar, but wanted an even better alternative so I've been relying on Stevia. Thankfully what I thought was a huge propaganda stick for health nuts is actually natural! Thank you so much for covering this, I feel a lot better about my choice and yes I have noticed the benefits of doing so. I don't have bloating like I did and I'm starting to lose weight and have even more energy to exercise and strength train. I even sleep better, it's amazing what a few changes and some knowledge can do for you, thank you so much for being so honest about our health and explaining how things work in harmony or disharmony with us.
All the Stevia (and monk fruit) on the market has more erythritol than Stevia. They only show it in very small print. Actually, pure Stevia withouth the added Erithritol cost a fortune and it is very hard to find.
This reminds me of shopping with my mom as a child and her buying fructose packets thinking since it's sugar from fruits it must be healthier. It was the 80's, and she was influenced by diet center fwiw. Thanks for everything you do, Sten!
Thank you so much. I’ve been learning the past couple years about health and nutrition for myself. I’ve been so confused and trying to figure this out. My body seems to be really sensitive to sugar and there are so many alternatives that it was hard to try to discern what the pros and cons of each were. I really appreciate this video!
In years past, I have tried using artificial (read: not real sugar) sweeteners as a substitute for my sweet tooth. But I have found they are simply a gateway for me to slip back into using real sugar products. Far better to learn to enjoy the real flavors of things without the fake sweet, than to fall into the slippery slope that artificial sweeteners take you.
@@sundancemom6143 That's not true. Source I'm European and you can get it in grocery stores here. It had been banned for years though because of a single study that indicated an increased cancer risk. But nowadays it no longer is banned.
I was a hard core sugar junkie and I choose to be sugar free and retrain my taste buds to appreciate real flavors. I'm learning Cocoa is wonderful without sweet
Many years ago I grew stevia plants in my garden. I have only ever used liquid Stevia, and never have used any form of a powdered product. After Stevia was introduced as a very natural sweetener, a short time later, it was introduced in powder form in most supermarkets. That made me realize that some company was perhaps manufacturing Stevia with something added so they could package it.
Raw honey is very healthy. This man has sugar himself which is a 100 times worse. Look at him hos not healthy he looks like a cancer patient. He does not know everything.
Sure appreciate that ur a braniac AND a great teacher who cares enough about us to help us as these 3 traits don't always seem 2 come together in the same human brain. YaY, I'm grateful.
I decided to use acesulfame potassium about 2 months ago. I put about 2 tablespoons in a Tupperware container. I have 1 to 3 cups of coffe a day. The amount I use to approximate 2 teaspoons of sugar is almost microscopic. It will take me almost a year( maybe longer) to use up those two tablespoons
I tried Stevia in my coffee recently that really upset my stomach. I switch to Monk fruit extract with erythritol and I feel much better. Tastes alot better in coffee as well. Thanks for the video.
I recently heard about allulose and wanted to try it. However from the video, I kind of feel that Dr. Ekberg didn't like it compared to stevia, monk fruit and chicory root. All these are not food. And since allulose has no effect on the blood sugar and insulin, why wasn't it one of the choice recommended?
The part on the alcohols was extremely helpful! I haven't found a detailed analysis of the sugar alcohols anywhere else! Thank you! (I have been looking into sugar alternatives for Christmas baking and I need some kind of sugar for that - stevia in large amounts is ghastly)
@@susanneschauf7417 I find the Stevia in glycerine (glycerinated? I think it is called) tastes better in baking and can be purchased with different flavours, so far I have tried the plain and the vanilla, which I also like in coffee, but decided to quit since it seems to cause insulin surges like any sweet flavour and still affects fat storage! But now and then, if baking for others the tiny amounts needed seem less h❤armful than cups of sugar.
Dr Stan - thank you for an awesome and OBJECTIVE breakdown of sweeteners. You introduced a measure I had never heard of ... FODMAP. Having tried many of these SA sweeteners and suffered their consequences, I so appreciate your explanation. Similar to some other comments, I think your review could be augmented with review of other sweetener types - for example, so-called pentose sweeteners (like Bocha sweet) or sweeteners with Tagatose (like Kakato). These aren't sugar alcohols, but something else - how do they compare? Also ... just want to point out one SUPER important aspect of your video - the numbers !!!! I won't remember all of your words (no offense, same for nearly all UA-cam talking) but I will remember the numbers and the tables you presented, and I'm sure this is true for many others. And this keeps it objective and comparable, not just true because you say so. Please show more numbers!!
Thank you for this, I am right with you. I have two sugars that I use, Stevia and Monk fruit. Yes, every once in a while, you can’t avoid having cane sugar if you’re going to indulge in a piece of pie or something like that at a holiday dinner, and you’re having a dessert with people. But mostly it’s Stevia With a little Monk fruit. But you were saying how you don’t like to do sugar in coffee and you use the erythritol or xylitol for coffee. I use the brand called sweet leaf Stevia and it’s absolutely wonderful in coffee. I know that there are some Stevia‘s that do have an aftertaste, but I have found that the sweet leaf brand is the best for not having that bitter aftertaste. Cheers!
Coca Cola launched the 'Life' version sweetened with Stevia but here in the UK it never took off so we're left with the Zero and Diet with their Aspartame and Acesulphate K - it actually helps me cut down on soft drinks (soda) as there isn't much out there if you're trying to avoid sugar and Aspartame. I try to avoid processed foods as much as possible but when I do pick up a packet of something, I've become an avid label reader - it's amazing what they feel the need to add sweeteners to!
Though soda is not a healty option, rarely it's acceptable to drink it. Coke Life was a good compromise on sugar level and natural sweeters, yet we have been left with the killing amount of sugar in the classic version and the cancer causing Zero version with aspartame and acesulfame K. Sadly, profit over people's health.
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I want to know.. how about jaggery and dates for sweetners....
@@arcpd123 yes, I want to know more about different sugar from not chemical point of view, but medical as lactose (milk) ,glicogen (animal suger), pentacarbon suger(cellulose, and similar),short than 6 carbon sugar( aldotri, ketotri, tetraaldo,tetraketo ,pentaaldo,pentaketo sugars and similiar ) .....😎
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@Maria Lindell thanks... i was actually asking for occasional use only... jaggery or dates are used for making some sweet dishes to avoid using refined sugar..but these things are made only on occasions... any way thanks...
@@arcpd123 Sugar is sugar - the body does not care where it comes from. Stay away from jaggery/dates if you need to control your blood sugar levels.
I've been keto for three years. But I was abusing stevia. I was taking huge amounts of the white powdered extract in my coffee and smoothies which I drank multiple mugs every day. After a year of keto, I began to experience peripheral neuropathy (toe tips and fingertips). It was progressively worsening, and I began to feel shooting pains from my toes up through my legs. My doctor was useless and after determining I did not have diabetes or any other condition, he wanted to prescribe some medication to relieve symptoms. I didn't want painkillers so I made systematic efforts to try and understand my condition. It took me quite a long time, using trial and error, to figure out what was going on. By process of elimination, I determined it was the stevia causing the problem. After completely eliminating stevia from my diet, I noticed a lessening of pain within 2 or 3 days. So I decided to stay off it for a longer period. Within another week I was feeling significantly better. And after 2 months all my neuropathy symptoms completely resolved. It's now been 8 months and I am still symptom-free. Had I used recommended quantities, I'm sure stevia would not have bothered me. But I hope someone does some study about over-use and whether there is some caution to the peripheral nervous system. If so, the public should be more strongly warned.
thank you for sharing, I found your experiences very informative and i am glad that you were able to treat yourself.
Thanks a lot for sharing 🙏💗
It is very valuable information!
Much appreciate your comments. The doctor are useless!! Just want to prescribe pills! I am glad you found the solution !🙏
Warned by what? Doctors diagnose a problem, not you. I can say pasta is causing my anxiety disorder, that however is not supported by anything. Stevia is very much safe. The only side effect is bloating or digestive issues if used in high quantities. Peripheral neuropathy is just out of the question. Stevia is just a plant and used by mankind for millennia before it became commercially viable. You should be careful to choose natural products as well. You must get checked by a doctor because I'm pretty sure it's not Stevia causing your issue. Stop calling all doctors useless. Most doctors know more than you do about everything.
You should also take your doctor's advice regarding Keto. That diet is not for everyone and it can cause many damages, like it did in my case. Stop listening even to these youtube "doctors" who tell people really dangerous things, not supported by any peer-reviewed science.
@@abrielrobertsson4160 I think, that there is often no balanced, evidence based view on diets. Instead people often promote a specific eating idiology, which may have worked very good for them, and sometimes they tend to cherrypick the studys which are presented and tend to discard informations which don't fit well in that viewpoint. Would you like to share your experiance with keto diet?
@@rabenklang7 Sure. My weight dropped immensely from Keto. I had a very normal weight, but I lost 6 kg in two weeks and that made me underweight. Keep in mind that I went with a Keto diet to help me gain weight, ironically enough. I looked like crap and had no strength whatsoever. For overweight people, I guess that's a good thing, but I do not advise it for anyone else. My ketones in urine were raised to the roof. I guess that means you're in a state of ketosis, but my doctors were really concerned when they saw how high they were. My amylase in blood and urine was high as well. It took me more than a year to get back to being healthy again. I still use sweeteners though and limit my added sugar intake to no more than 30 g per day (the recommended dose is no more than 36 g per day for males), but that's because I have a candida overgrowth problem, not because of diet. I've also completely cut processed foods and I still do a 16/8 intermittent fasting every day and a 24h one once a week, because I found out it helped with my GERD. Other than that I do eat everything, including complex carbs which are forbidden in Keto, but personally I think they are really important for our body.
My issue is that these "doctors" advise it for everyone and it is clearly not for everyone. Underweight people should not even think about starting a Keto diet for e.g but as you said everyone's experience is different.
A big difference between the USA an the EU is that, in the US they ask you to prove if its harmful while in Europe you have to prove its safe. That's a huge difference
Only exception: covid shot. That one is assumed to be safe even if you prove it isn't.
@@TheCellarGuardian It works if you wear a mask in the car when driving on your own.
@@UbiquitousRomp exactly 😂 the madness we witnessed, nobody will believe it in 100 years...
Agreed!
You can't PROVE something is safe, you can only prove something doesnt cause problems in certain situations a certain percentage of the time. There could be 1000s of situations where a chemical doesn't seem to cause bad side effects but 90,000 other situations where it has definite bad side effects. Are you going for the 10% or 90? The EU for 99% and US goes for 85-90%. Europe used to be easier than US. And then Thalomide babies happened. That was the case where they didn't even test for the one situation that was negative, and it was devastating.
I fast and do the keto diet and I’ve reversed my diabetes and feel great
Me too.... Breakfast at 6 AM, dinner at 6 PM and nothing besides water in between. My breakfast is:
2 equal cups of each
Mix all 3 ingredients in a food processor together
43 Servings Calories per serving 147
Calories
Dates 1004
Walnuts 400
Flaxseed 1548
Mix these ingredients with
Honey 2061
Raw Oatmeal 580
Pemmican 732
Total 6325
Pemmican
80% Dried Jerky
10% Dried Fruit
10% Nuts
Calories are a rough guess but the energy is through the roof all day. Roll them a little smaller than a golf ball and keep in the refrig. They do not need to be in the refrig if kept in a sealed container or zip-lock in a cool place. In a seal-a-meal, they will last for years.
That is amazing! Congratulations,! Keep up the good work 🙏🏼🤗
@@MariaSanchez-iz2ne THANK YOU, and my O2 level went back up into the 90's at night as I had obstructive sleep apnea. Now I got use to sleeping on my side and I am training myself how to breath deep. I am a shallow breather so I do not breath properly which is bad at night. Doc was amazed at my O2 blood test. YAHOO! It will not fix my heart damage from years of sleep apnea but it will not get worse. You have a WONDERFUL day.
That is AWESOME, keep up the good work.
@@FromSaultoPaul do you still often get the cravings to eat carbs? Or to eat something in between? Do you have a cheat meal on the weekends?
I stopped using stevia to replace sugar in my coffee. I experienced worsening body/ muscle aches and joint pains. I felt better after I stopped it. I avoid anything sweet. I have to live with it.
You are right. Stevia also causes neurological issues. Like lowering dopinmine and possibly Parkinsons. The worst are surclose, aspartame does screw your brain and real neurological issues.
@@jena2664 THANK YOU !!!
Good ones: stevia, monk fruit, chicory root, erythritol
A xylitolt elfelejtetted.
Hello, I am from France and in a fat bomb recipe video I've heard about a new substitute to sugar, the taste is quite perfect as said in the video, it is almost natural and 0 carbs ! The name is BochaSweet, it is coming from an asian pumpkin, the Kabocha, I can't wait trying it. In the USA, I think that it is easier to find, and would like to have a report about it to know about the quality of this product.
I believe that erythritol can cause diahrea in some people, or maybe that was xylitol?
@@Parakeetfriend4215 Both of them can cause diarrhea.
I tried Stevia, it was toxic so i discarded it.
When buying stevia and monk fruit please check the ingredients because some of these companies are deceptive. The label says stevia or monk fruit but the first ingredient will sometimes be erythritol. That happened to me and I got gas and bloating. Be careful and read the ingredients.
That’s what I noticed too. All on the shelves. Or……a mix of different stuff. Seems hard to find in pure form.
I noticed the one I just bought from the store has it in it now I have to take it back but I didn't open it yet. I hope my store has one with just Monk fruit
Yep! I just ordered "monkfruit" on Amazon; it arrived this morning and the first ingredient is erythritol (not listed in the product description). I immediately requested a refund.
Can't find Stevia without additives saw one with dextrose. Is that ok?
I actually got a HEART ATTACK from consuming ERYTHRITOL. I am absolutely certain of that because before routinely taking it, I my heart condition was EXCELLENT !!!!!!!
My first time using allulose I had a very scary reaction in my brain/head. Very frightening. I put 2-3 tablespoons of organic allulose in a pan along with 3 tablespoons of grass fed butter. Heated it and mixed it into a caramel consistency. Separately I roasted some raw macadamia nuts. After they cooled I mixed them into the caramel. It was so good I ate all of it! But a little while later I developed the strangest sensation in my head/brain. It was like you would imagine a hangover to be only a THOUSAND times worse. I was incapacitated. All I could do was crawl into bed. The next morning I was still having the effect, but milder. I had to stay home from work that day. I don't know whether cooking it in the pan like that had something to do with it, or the amount I consumed was the issue. But the effect was so severe I generally avoid allulose even though I have a large bag of it. I have used it a few times in small amounts and had no similar effect. But generally I avoid it completely. The effect was very severe. The fact that I had such a severe reaction tells me it is probably not safe for long term use. I'm kind of glad that was my first experience instead of using it in small amounts over a long period of time. Considering the severe effect it had I can't imagine it's safe.
Also, some people are experiencing elevated liver enzymes when using allulose. Be careful. It's too new to know all the effects.
That’s nuts! It’s all i use with not a single side effect
Honestly, This is an explosive MIX, plus you eat all the stuff at once 😱 ! tha'ts too much for your system (gallbladder, liver, etc ..), we have to be aware of the interaction when we mix things together, that's why, in chinese medecine, mixing many herps together must be very precise, otherwhise be ready for the reactions 🥴.
Sounds like you have a problem you need a checkup on
After experiencing gut issues for the past year on keto, i decided to stop ALL artificial sweeteners. I dont even consume monk fruit or stevia. I no longer get any bloating. I feel better, sleep better, and fasting seems much easier.
Why is this not taught in schools? Health should be one of the main core subjects! This information is Gold!
Because it would be good for people and bad for Big Phama !
You are so right. I have had to sort all this stuff out by watching tons of UA-cam videos. Diet is never taught.
Exactly right. No money in healthy people!!!@@Clive-z3u
Big Pharma is not in the business of preventing or curing! Not much money in that!
Becoz alot of it is false and just his personal opinion not based on science. Just becoz something is artificial that doesn't make it bad, when you're sick and dying man-made compounds int he form of pills literally save your life and at the same time the most horrendous drugs and poisons on the planet are natural. One needs to be objective and scientific, his Dr degree is obv not in human body internal science but in chiropractic and it shows
I was watching Dr Berg, Dr Gundry and Dr Pelz & someone in thr comment section mentioned you-so I’m here!
Almost at a million subscribers! Thank you for getting your message out. I know this is your passion. Please know that this is also my passion at 71 years of age. And, it’s information like yours that I try to spread to others. Your work is so valuable to us all. Again, thanks
One thing I wish you had addressed is maltodextrin. While not sold as a sweetener it is used as a bulking agent for many sweeteners. Especially the super sweet ones like stevia and monk fruit. The problem with it is that even though it is not a sugar (it is a partially digested starch) it can have twice the effect as table sugar on insulin response. This is of consequence to those of us that are diabetic. Here you are thinking you are making a better choice and the sweetener is stealth mode more damaging than sugar from a filler ingredient.
Maybe because I’m not American, I really don’t understand the desire people have to consume sugar. I literally don’t add sugar into anything, so do many people I know. We do not consume snacks, cakes, sodas and desserts at all.
@@PassionPno The lack of consuming sugar, is that a personal choice or a cultural thing? Americans have consumed way too much sugar since manufacturers have piled it on everything. We have become monstrously addicted while we don’t realize it.
@@Snack-well Sugar consumption is definitely a cultural choice.
@@PassionPno I will assume, intellectually, your "American" refers to the USA.
Sugar, in its various forms (desserts and snacks), is heavily consumed in South America, India and the Middle East, too.
Grow a brain.
@@PassionPno As an American- I totally agree. We learn as babies that we get sugar for all celebrations, holidays, when we are sad, get a vaccine, do something good like good grades, etc. Americans give sugar for everything emotional!!!! Hence, the addiction.
My father died in 2003. SEVERAL years before that, he already told me to stay away from fructose, it is still sugar. He also said that artificial sweeteners were not good, either.
Here we are, 21 years later, and we are still hearing all this. Sounds believable!
Amazing very wise father.
@@Cecelia-n7dyes! He was a pharmacist. I trust them more than most doctors!
Thank you so much for saying something. Funny how much we miss our loved ones no matter how much time goes on!
I first realised how dangerous artificial sweeteners were when they started triggering seizures in me. Refused to touch them ever since.
IM KETO almost 4 years now, and lost 100 lbs. I Have so much respect for you and you helped me so much. Thank You .
Please do an updated video (if you havent already) on erythritol, etc. I've been reading recent developments that zero-calorie sweetners are being linked to heart attack, strokes, study finds.
I was so disappointed when I read it...
Yes, I'm having trouble finding content about erythritol from sources I trust. Please consider Caribe22's request! Thank you.
Oh wow, could it be that sugar sweetners are not healthy /s ?
Dude. Theyre used to reduce the calorie content. Not as a healthy alternative
I've had people challenge my admiration of you because you are not a 'traditional' Dr. Frankly, you know more about the human body and the science than any 'Dr' I have seen, and you definitely are more accessible than research papers for the lay person. Bravo and thank you!
In my opinion, most doctors know almost nothing about health and nutrition, they are the real quacks. People like this guy and Dr Berg are the real heroes!
I agree with you 100 percent. Traditional drs don’t know anything about food health. I thank the good lord for people like him.
I agree. Taking the diet/health/nutrition tips from Dr. Ekberg has improved my overall health leaps & bounds over what “traditional” doctors recommend ie the S.A.D. diet. God bless this man 🙏🏼
That's because regular MDs are taught nothing about nutrition and effects on the body and/ or performance. They only teach them about drugs and symptoms not root issues. Its frustrating. Every doctor's office in my opinion needs a nutritionist on staff
My brother and I have a super-smart IBM inventor multi-millionaire step-dad who poopoos all of this holistic "health crap quackery," meanwhile he's on five or six different heavy-hitting prescription medications for high blood pressure, diabetes, blood thinning, high cholesterol, and all the other symptoms that taking the medication causes. He's a total train wreck physically and will not concede that my brother and I are right when it comes to health and nutrition.
'Sugar Substitute' Issues... 0:22
*#1: **0:36** Not Food*
- Processed
- Empty calories _[unneeded by the body]_
*#2: **0:51** **_(some)_** Raises Blood Sugar*
- Carb Overload
- Stimulating Insulin _[which leads to IR then T2D]_
*#3: **1:12** **_(some)_** Has a lot of Fructose*
- Liver Overload
- Increases chances of Insulin Resistance & Type 2 Diabetes
*#4: **1:29** Artificial **_(controversial)_*
- Zapping Circuits [much like metals, chemicals, pesticides do]
*#5: **2:50** Digestive Health*
- Gas/Bloating
- Diarrhea
- Biome [there's more on this in the medical journals of the US National Library of Medicine]
Top 20 Sweeteners Worst to Best... 3:17
*Worst (Artificial)* [STAY AWAY] - 4:51
- Non-Nutritive
- No Calories
- No Blood Sugar
- Unnatural
- Zap Circuits
- Negatively effects Gut Microbiota
*1.* Aspartame
*2.* Saccharine
*3.* Sucralose
*4.* Acesulfame potassium
*Really Bad (Natural)* [Maybe a little bit] - 5:08
*5.* White Sugar
*6.* Agave Syrup
*7.* High Fructose Cor Syrup
- Low Glycemic Index
- High Fructose
- Liver Stress
- IR & T2D
*Pretty Bad (Natural)* - 6:57
*8.* Coconut Sugar
*9.* Honey
*10.* Maple Sugar
*11.* Date Sugar
*Middle (not fully tested so they can end up moving to Top or Bottom of list)* - 8:48
*12.* Allulose
*13.* Erythritol
*14.* Mannitol
*15.* Sorbitol
*16.* Xylitol
*17.* Maltitol
*Best* - 20:46
*18.* Stevia
*19.* Monk Fruit
*20.* Chicory Root _(Inulin)_
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The format might look a little iffy across devices,
and I couldn't link to any of the medical journals because youtube won't let me post any links. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
*Also,*
I misspelled _¢orn_ because YT won't let me comment that word for some reason.
(It doesn't show up in the comment section when I submit it, just like with the links. [It works on other channels though.])
I even tried using the emoji as a replacement, but when I posted the comment the whole line for number 7 appeared blank - as if I just typed a space where the contents of #7 should be.
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-it's as if UA-cam is actively trying to stop me from commenting these timestamps, I've been working on this comment for the last 18 hours (minus some sleep). I guess I was too stubborn to let it go...-
You're the best. Thank you for this
@@gerrylk9 *NP*
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Thanks for this
You are wonderful! Thanks
I learned a long time ago that my body hates artificial sweeteners & removes them from my body as quickly as possible. Instant diarreha. No one believes me. So glad to hear someone else say it.
Same! My body also hates fake dairy products and does same thing - out the back door like lightning
Me too! I don't use any fake sweeteners. Just weaning.off sweets altogether.
Why doesn't anyone believe you? It's right there on WebMD under side effects.
I took my 6th grade class on a field trip to observe a state-of-the-art water treatment plant. They could purify sewage to 99.9 percent pure using enzymes. The only thing the enzymes would not break down was artificial sweetners. The enzymes would not even touch them.
I usually use a blend of Erythritol/Stevia for my tea and coffee (1 tsp) and a blend of Stevia/Monkfruit for my low carb baked goods and treats.
Thank you so much for this video.
I'm a 40 year old, Type 1 diabetic of 20 plus years, currently dealing with insulin resistance. Your videos are very informative and are helping me make better decisions with my diet and health. Knowledge is power !
Thank you Sir !
A friend of mine had juvenile diabetes from about 16 yrs of age. I met him when he was about 50 and he had very bad highs and lows nearly every few days. He struggled year after years. Nothing would control it even after many doctor visits. He had a heart attack a few years ago and then was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica. Last weekend at the age of 68 he went to bed and was found the next day by a neighbour. He had passed away. Probably a low coma they say. Please look after yourself ❤
Been on clean keto diet and 18/6 intermittent fasting for 96 days to reverse my fatty liver.
I’m 55 years old and so far I’ve lost 26 lbs and my blood glucose is down from 177 to 105 at 1.5 hr after dinner .
I no longer have acid reflux which I suffered daily if I didn’t live on Prilosec. I use the stevia only to sweeten my coffee 😁
Thanks Dr EcBerg for all you are doing! 🤩🇺🇸
@ Hammer Slammer - Thanks for the update. Like you I am doing Keto to reverse my fatty liver. After the 96 days do you know if the keto diet completely reversed your fatty liver or does it take longer time for mild fatty liver ? Thanks
@@rezar6894 well as fir my fatty liver I can tell you that at 4 months my liver enzymes dropped from very high levels to normal levels
My AST was 69 , dropped to 27
My ALT was 121 dropped to 33
I’m scheduled to get an ultrasound to see my liver and I can update you on that later however the enzymes levels tell a lot and with my numbers now it appears ketogenic diet is working very well 😁 I plan to continue strict ketogenic diet for a solid 3 years to guarantee my liver to be fully regenerated before easing back to a more relaxed diet however I will stay away from sugar and crap carbohydrates also omega 6 processed oils as Dr Berg teaches .
Watch all his videos on the fatty liver and after 90 days go get your blood work done and compare. Let me know how you do! ✌️😁
@@buddyringo21 many thanks for for the great info, very helpful indeed. Interestingly my liver enzymes and blood work were all normal - in range (ALT: 18, AST: 21), so there were no concerns. However, for me it was the ultrasound that picked up the fatty liver…and I only went for an ultrasound as they thought I had gallstones 😀
I guess I will have to go for a repeat ultrasound too in a few months, as this is the best way to see if it has gone. If you could please let me know if your non alcoholic fatty liver disappeared once you have your next ultrasound..that would be greatly appreciated.
At least it will give me an idea of what I can expect as I am only 2.75 months in my keto journey.
Many thanks and good luck 👍🏻🤞🏻
@@rezar6894 my enlarged and fatty liver is probably from sugar and drinking beer , wine and rum over the last 35+ years . I’ve been alcohol free ever since I found out that fatty liver can be reversed. When I seen a video on UA-cam that discussed this I was all in and flipped a new leaf in 100% healthy lifestyle from here on out ! I’m 236 days into this adventure and feeling really good ! I will update you once I get the ultrasound. You will want to watch all the videos you can on the subject and that will certainly give you great information some that applies and some that won’t but in education there is power and confidence. I watch videos with Dr EkBerg as well , he’s a holistic Dr and also gives excellent health advice along with a ketogenic diet lifestyle. Keep me posted brother 😁✌️
What can you say about sodium acyclamate?
I know this is an old video but I really appreciate the way you acknowledged the lack of scientific studies on sweeteners in particular, but explained your opinion and that it comes from observation of other similar things.
I have been doing keto for 10 months and have seen huge positive changes in my health. I have also found that when I eat anything sweet, I want more and more sweet. It is better for me to simply avoid all...except for occasional berries. This from someone who used to hide candy in desk, purse, coat pockets....and on and on.
Just reading your post and am glad to know there are others out there with the same sweet tooth as myself! I have to stay completely away from it or it will be like alcohol to a sober alcoholic!
Totally agree. I tried to reintroduce some sweet stuff (with sweeteners) into my diet after 1.5 years away from it and it started unfolding into a disaster - cravings all over the place, obsessive thinking about something delicious. So it’s time to stop it and get back to my basic boring diet of meat and eggs, maybe some cream in coffee. You used to be fat for a reason. Do not forget it.
Its a "gateway drug!" Alcoholics will say, "All the drinks in the world are not enough, and one drink is too much" - same with Stevia or any other natural sweeteners. I have no moderation!
@@beaupeep me too, I totally agree… so One Day At A Time I keep away from the sugar, either real or fake, and find my life is better!!♥️☮️‼️🙋♀️🤭♥️
Same. Sugar is such a drug for me. One trigger and I want to keep going 😂. Better to avoid it entirely.
I used SteVia before I ordered it online. It's not available in Japan groceries except for Monkfruit so I use monkfrut now. It's pricy but health is priceless. Be healthy everyone.
I used to consume aspartame quite a bit and had huge problems with my eyes drying out and sticking to my eyelids at night while sleeping (very painful!!!). I decided to try Stevia (the liquid kind, not that Walmart Truvia stuff that is mostly alcohol sugars) and have never looked back! I've also had no more problems with my eyes since I got away from aspartame.
WHO in 2023 is about to classify aspartame as a carcinogenic! 😮
I don't have a sweet tooth, I have a sugar demon
Preach 🙌
Best one
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You need an exorcism!😅😅
I had to stop all sugar because I kept getting yeast infections and bladder infections and kidney infections and now that I have stopped all sugar completely, I am healthy and strong! Thank you for your video
And sugar includes carbs! I do not eat any carbs! If it is not a apple or a onion or a organic baby spinach or beef or chicken LOL I only eat things with one single ingredient! And I tried to get organic and GMO free but sometimes it's impossible so I just do the best that I can! I am doing keto with mostly carnivore and I have lost 16 lb without even trying and I feel amazing and I'm not hungry and I do lots of water fasting in between eating because I do not worry about being hungry LOL this diet is best for my human body
I’m literally watching your videos instead of working on a project that I need to complete my master’s in the next few weeks-but you know what? This information may save my life! I will finish my capstone now or later, but I NEED this info to share with my family, friends, colleagues and students to help preserve and extend their lives! Thank you!😎
Hope by NOW you got your project finished huh 😁😅
Same here! I hope you finished your project on time.
@@handsomegorgeous5072 for real
Pro tip, ok just a tip. If you want powdered monkfruit or erythritol for baking or to sweeten whipped cream, don't buy the expensive powdered form. You can put your granulated sweetener in a coffee bean grinder, majic bullet, or blender and make it into powder. Great video Dr. Ekberg, thank you!
That's what I do, too! 👍
Thank You!
Erythritol makes a great sweetener for baking using ground nut flours.
Great idea!
Erythritol can be fatal to dogs so beware.
I just learned about Allulose and came to Dr. Sten Ekberg's channel to find out what he had to say about it, so glad there's someone who isn't completely sold on the idea of allulose and can really show possible negative effects (because many doctors are sold on the idea, who are youtube content creators, and aren't really telling the whole story).
So what makes you say that the other doctors that are on UA-cam are wrong and that this doctor is correct? I have seen another Doctor Who list Allulose as a superfood as the number one sugar alternative yet this doctor here listed somewhere in the middle but who’s correct? They both break it down. They both give you the science, is it just because you trust this guy more than the other?
@@Gotallofthem1 That's interesting that you gleaned from my comment that I insinuated one view was wrong, and another was correct. From rereading my comment, to me, it looks like I only said I was glad there was at least one other perspective on Allulose, and that there were "possible" negative effects. Again, interesting that you read it in the way you chose to.
Xylitol gave us the worst stomach upset, so we stopped using it in our coffee. Thank you for breaking down these sugar alternatives!
Xylitol is meant to be used to prevent tooth decay. It kills bad bacteria and promotes good bacteria in mouth and gut. Dr.Ellie Phillips has many youtube videos on this topic. You will be using very small amounts which should not cause stomach upset.
Keep Xylitol in toothpastes and gum, that is NOT meant to be consumed in that quantity.
Xylitol is good for teeth.
@@Vladiator People have consumed it for hundreds of years in large quantitys, some gas is not that bad.
Smaller amounts I guess
One of the few and *ONLY* doctors with zero ulterior motives except making you a better eater. UNREAL. Thank you ALWAYS!
This channel is superior because his education is much better than education of medical doctors.
My week end isn't the same without doc Ekberg advices. Thank you again.
Thank you Massimo Raldeni. I really appreciate your feedback. 😄
Same here....😀
Thanks! Your Educational channel helps me alot and i know many people out there too. Thank you.
Thank You @jonggrieco so much for showing your appreciation and supporting the channel, and for helping me get the message of health out to the world. 🙏 🏆 😄
I switched to stevia based soda solely last July (2021) after I found out Jeff (my buddy brother) died from pancreatic cancer (he drank diet Pepsi 2L bottle a day) and that change my choice.
Pure stevia has some strange after taste, so adding erythritol and monk fruit (羅漢果) can make better combo
Virgil's vanilla cream soda is my #1 favorite
Wouldn't it be better to lay off sodas? If you can't then you know that yoire addicted to some ingredient in it. If you think its not a problem arent you just saying that youre prepared to die fot what you believe in? Did you ever tell your buddy that diet sodas are poisons? If you did, you probably heard him justify his actions and choices in some way... many people like to say ' you gotta die from something'. I'd prefer to die of old age, wouldn't you brother?
Listen to doc here say he hasn't had a sip of diet soda for 30 years. Our diet is our pharmacopeia, so people should choose wisely. It's better than having an illness. You could probably invent your own all-natural soda, something thays snappy and refreshingly healthy. I'm convinced to could be done. Im trying how to make the healthiest ice cream possible. Then illy do the same for chocolate cake. Im trying to open a healthy food restaurant here in evuador where people don't get very much useful info about health that we are blessed to find, since we understand english and search on youtube in english. We can find oodles of scholarly info so easily. Best wishes for your health endeavors to bring you and your family excellent health.
I make a combination sweetener: two parts erythritol with one part coconut sugar. I blend them in my Nutribullet and use it in my coffee. It's the best!
The best thing I ever did when starting my keto diet was take the time to remove as much sugar as possible out of my diet. No added sugar to anything, no products unless they have no added sugar and minimal naturally-occuring amounts . At the time, I disliked just about every sweetener substitute. In the end, no sweeteners at all for a long time.
I finally found Allulose, which is a 'rare' sugar that does not impact blood glucose. However. While it occurs naturally in small quantities ("rare"), it is manufactured from fructose. I can use it in a very limited amount, but I've found that retaining my no-sweetener dietary policy is the best for my health.
It's my sweetener of choice, because I could use it if necessary, for instance in baked goods, but I find I don't really desire sweet foods at all anymore. But I did go through a period of using the Allulose and my "sweet tooth" started coming back. I'll take my good health over unnecessarily sweet foods any day.
You're right. If you can avoid any sugar or artificial ones for 21days, your body will understand the change and you won't need to use sugar anymore. Use the keto sugar just for small desserts once or twice a month, that's what I do and helps me to stay healthy and in ketosis.
Good for you. Making the transition is easier for some than it is for others.
Thanks!
Thank You @sachibala so much for showing your appreciation and supporting the channel, and for helping me get the message of health out to the world. 🙏 🏆 😄
I like ice cream sometimes and after watching this I found Rebel brand which is sweetened with Erythritol, monk fruit and chicory root - so I guess it is a better choice
I love Rebel ice cream! I eat it daily 😅
I thought I knew everything I needed to know about sweeteners, but I learned a lot in this video.
And I loved how you explained your concerns about artificial sweetener. I would think that no one could really argue with you ... but I know better than to think that. People will always argue on these topics
From a culinary point of view rather than health: Allulose is better for ice cream because it doesn't turn as rock-hard when frozen. So assuming you aren't eating the whole thing and want to freeze some, allulose is better.
Thank you Olivia. I might have to try that. 😄
I gather that Allulose was too new and not something with extensive exposure experience. I was hoping the topic could be revisited with more of a direct side by side comparison between erythritol and allulose. It seemed to me allulose would have all the benefits of anything else with none of those other options holding an advantage particularly where fermentation was involved
Dear Dr Ekberg, I'm hooked on your educational videos as I'm insulin resistance and I'm continuing to eat cleaner and I'm eliminating all other carbs and sugars! It's tough but eating proteins, fats and fresh vegetables and nuts, seeds, limited fruits and doing intermittent fasting is slowly assisting me getting weight and belly fat off.....thank you ever so much for your excellent explanations! Blessings going your way, Veronica. ♓️🧜♀️🙏🌞⚘️
👍🏿👏🏿👍🏿
Be sure to test for deficiencies because the reason why many people can't lose weight is because they have a hormonal imbalance
@@lrn_news9171 what do you mean by hormonal imbalance specifically ? which hormones are you referring to? Beyond that, what's causing the hormonal imbalance is more important. Its' too much for me to go into here but everyone should listen to nutritionist Karen Hurd who also has a Masters in biochemistry and can explain the reasons for hormonal imbalance.
@@susiehernandez6652 A lot of the chemicals people are exposed to and the lack of nutrients in foods leads to hormonal imbalances and that also leads to weight gain and not being able to lose weight despite making the best efforts. It could be caused by a deficiency in various minerals and vitamins etc... that's why it's good to check if you have deficiencies or not. 92% of americans have a deficiency in something. I can't really specify for you but I know this is factual
@@susiehernandez6652 Check "evil food supply" on youtube. He has a video explain the obesity epidemic in detail and what causes it.
Worst to Not So Bad Sweeteners(by category and each category is numbered from best to worst 1 being the best option of that category)
Artificial sweeteners(non-nutritive) like:
1. Aspartame
2. Saccharine
3. Sucralose
4. Acesulfame K
Bad Natural Sweeteners:
1. White Sugar
2. Agave Syrup
3. HFCS
Kind of bad/Semi-
Healthy (natural):
1. Coconut Sugar
2. Honey
3. Maple Syrup
3. Date Sugar
5. Allulose (natural rare sugar)
Sugar Alcohols:
1. Erythritol
2. Mannitol
3. Sorbitol
4. Xylitol
5. Maltitol
Natural Sweeteners that aren’t as bad:
1. Monk fruit
2. Stevia
3. Chicory Root
What Did He Do?
- Artificial Diet Soda (Never)
- Sugar hardly ever but when he does he eats chocolate 85%
- Stevia, Monk Fruit, Chicory Root sometimes
- Artificial Sweeteners in small amounts (Erythritol, Xylitol)
Thanks!!!
🙋Fitveganqueen, Thank you. Needed it for outline notes.
Thank you!
@@tricianilsson6870 you’re welcome! 💚
thanks
I have ibs-c, keto diet has really lessened the symptoms. I only use stevia or erythritol but not very often as my sugar cravings have pretty much disappeared. If I eat any keto snacks with maltitol I get the worst cravings for more of that rubbish. Thanks Dr!
Thank you Kaire K for sharing your story. That is great. I am thrilled that you have seen such great results. The less you use them the more the cravings go away. Keep it up! 😄
@@drekberg , I am disappointed that raw organic honey 🍯 is NOT on your list . Stevia leaf is oftentimes heavily processed and thus lost its "naturalness" unlike my raw organic honey which is rich in antioxidants and minerals and is pure. You need to make much needed amendment to this presentation. My first disappointing video with the exclusion of Raw Organic Honey. Otherwise a good video.
Not saying it won't happen, but I can't see my sweet tooth ever disappearing. Sighs
I wanted to start baking, therefore I needed to know what was the best sugar substitute. Dr Ekberg was the only one I sought to find that answer. He is becoming an integral part of my life.
I am confused, I have lost 80lbs, but have plateaued and was looking to kick start my fat burning again. Last week I did two 36hr water fasts. But instead of water I boiled 62 ounces of water, then as the water stared to cool I added 8 bag of green tea and let them defuse for a good 30 minutes. Then I poured the tea into a 64 ounce glass milk jug and added Great Value Lemonade (sugar free). I drank this on food days and on fasting days. The idea was to get the green tea to help release the fat from my fat cells. I was pleasantly surprised when I tested my pee on the 1st fast day and found I was in Ketosis. Usually it take me about 3 days to achieve ketosis. My protocol was to eat KETO on Mon Wed Fri Sat, FAST on Tue Thu then intentionally break KETO on Sun. This worked great I was in ketosis Tue thru Sat.
The next week I repeated the protocol but I didn’t use the Great Value Lemonade, but replaced it with real 100% lemon juice and Stevia to sweeten it. The reason I did this was because I notice the Great Value Lemonade contained MALTODEXTRIN. All the info on the internet says while MALTODEXTRIN is technically a carbohydrate, it breaks down into a glucose and is worse than eating pure glucose. Shouldn’t this have knocked me out of Ketosis or not even allowed me to enter ketosis? I thought using real lemon juice instead would work better, but instead it took me 3 days to reach ketosis. I am confused and wondering maybe my body does not turn MALTODEXTRIN into glucose.
I need to do this experiment wearing a CGM, which I don’t have yet.
What about effects of these sweeteners have on feeding cancer?
Thanks for taking the time to explain this topic with amazing patience and clarity. There is a lot of misleading information out there on artificial sweeteners and the "natural" sweeteners that are supposed to be good for us. God's blessing be with you for taking the time to guide us when we need help in deciding what is best for our health..
I found a craft beer with low(er) carb count that was made with Monk fruit syrup. It's Dog Fish Head Slightly Mighty Lo-Cal IPA. It has 3.6 gm of carbs. It tastes pretty good ... for those of us who like to quaff a cold one after mowing the lawn. Great video Dr. Ekberg. I appreciate your videos so much.
Im literally sat here drinking a corona after cutting the grass reading your comment😄
@@shabarney Stay thirsty my friend!
Anything with less hops?
My husband likes the flying embers hard kombucha. 0 sugars, 0 carbs.
I've been eating Splenda for yonks and was dreading that you'd say something dire about sucralose :) Will change to erythritol now
There is so much on these channels which is confusing this clears up a lot of confusion for me. Thank you 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Thanks. I use Stevia, so was glad to see it figured near the end of your video rather than the beginning! 👍
I've been consuming Sucralose on a regular basis for 6 years now, and only because my physician told me once that Sucralose was the best sweetener on the market, and that I should definitely go for it.
After watching this video, I realized that sometimes even our trusted doctors don't really know what they are talking about.
most doctors know nothing abotu nutrition.
@@QueenPcontrolstheuniverse Very true!
Reminds me of the doctors that tell you not to smoke and lose weight and work out, but they weigh 300 pounds and smoke everyday.
whatever Dr's says do the opposite
Sometimes?..... they don't call it a practice for nothing😒
Hello! I found your channel the other day, and while researching health and nutrition issues has been a lifelong hobby, I have learned new and important health information in each of your videos. You explain details which connect HOW the things we eat help or harm us, ie. our body functioning. And you are understandable, thus anyone that can focus for a ten-minute educational seminar can glean really practical pointers to improve wellness.
Thank you for your offering a wellspring of vital information on youtube. I believe you are helping a multitude of people to be better equipped to make choices that can steer our body health away from breakdown and on to improved health. I will be sharing this video with friends and loved ones.
Xylitol although toxic to dogs is very beneficial for your teeth. I found a mouthwash at the dollar store using xylitol and baking soda which I believe is much healthier for the mouth than other artificially produced chemicals. Xylitol gum is becoming more popular too because the act of chewing something has shown benefits to the body and xylitol is one of the best substances for the teeth while also being sweet.
Those gums also have aspartame and garbage often too though
@@ryanwatterson4038 nah all the xylitol gum I see have only xylitol if anything they may mix with stevia but never artificial sweeteners.
Dr Ekberg, thank you for all your educational videos that has made such a positive change in my family's health.
Thank you Dr. This video is pure gold! Also when you described how you use sweeteners and your habits, I didn’t feel so alone in my journey. It’s very isolating to be a low carb fasting individual in a high carb constantly munching society
I am a 82 yr. old diabetic. I've had type 1 diabetes since 1970! My sugar sub. has been "Splenda." Today, I weigh 150 lbs., 5'6"and have blurry eyesight, tons of gas, a mech. heart valve, but, great physical shape. No diets, 1 beer a week with dinner, just convince yourself that all those other foods are bad "FOR YOU"! I met The Lord in 1978, and seek his help if I get weak. (which is often) I stay slim by eating small quantities of proper foods, and walking my dog.
Very informative. Thank you. As a Chinese I grew up eating Chinese dessert sweetened by monk fruit. Absolutely natural
Thanks Doc,
Since my husband and I have been eating keto with your help, for about 3 weeks now.
He has post nasal drip and used to cough for about an hour full on every morning, that has completely gone. I have digestive issues (EOE) they have improved considerably!!! Feeling great.
Ta!!
You're always generous with your information. I really appreciate you Doc!
When I consume sugar alcohols I have the same symptoms as food poisoning, it’s horrible. I can eat Splenda and Allulose without bad affects
Thank you for making this information really easy to understand. I recently noticed that a lot of powder stevia products have erythritol in them as well. You have to read the label and make sure its 100% stevia if that is what you want. I'm going to try a liquid form of stevia.
I noticed that after I bought it - this should be considered false advertising.
@@torpol These products with erythritol may see a decrease in buyers this week since new research recently released showed an increase in risk for heart attacks and stroke.
I will tell you this and with the doctor is not good in coffee. And I don't like anything exceptionally sweet I just like a hint of sweetness to my coffee. And stevia takes very little to give it that hint but it destroys my wonderful cup of coffee. And that is an extracted form. It also gives a slate strange taste to my whipped cream so I'm going to try some of the other sources from the video suggested for good coffee. I have tried the coconut cream and that is sweet enough, and quite pleasing to my palate.
I enjoyed the video as always! Can you do one about migraines? How food affects them, what to do to have less of them? Thank you!
Listing him literally change my life
Your teachings are a life changing and life saver, Could you please cover what causes Lymphdema and or water retention issues
Thank you Fundy Sibiya. I'll see what I can do.😄
If you’re retaining water, you may need potassium (citrate).....
Exercise, fast, sleep, healthy eating.. and the comments above the 2 lady’s have said.. God bless 😊
Wow, this must be one of the most CONDENSED and USEFUL videos I've seen, recommend anyone who comes across it should listen for the whole 25 mins its worth it.
An article posted today claimed that erythritol is linked to increased risk for heart attacks.
"People with existing risk factors for heart disease, such as diabetes, were twice as likely to experience a heart attack or stroke if they had the highest levels of erythritol in their blood, according to the study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine."
However, some people have panned that study as flawed.
We never use anything with erythritol in it.
Thank you so much, Dr. Sten!!
I started a low-carb diet 3 years ago. About two years ago, I started getting increasingly bad digestive issues. It finally came to diarrhea just about every day, and wearing Depends a couple days a week.
I had been using Erythritol for baking and so many other things. I think my body developed an intolerance to it. From what you say, it probably ruined my gut bacteria.
The G.I. doctor gave me some medicine to reset me. I haven’t touched dairy or Erythritol in several months. I’m not sure I want to try sugar substitute again.
I feel a loss at not being able to have a sweet treat that I bake. The good sweeteners don’t have the bulk that I need for baking. But I’m seeing that I can substitute a piece of low-carb bread for the muffin I used to have in the morning.
Thank you so much for all this great information. I’m not sure I really want these sweeteners anymore, and it’s helping me a lot. It’s probably better for me not to have them
Reading this again and seeing the video again. Interesting to say the big changes in my diet to pretty much get rid of any sweetener.
At least I don’t have craving for food.
Another excellent video! Any way we can just replace the FDA with you? :)
Lol that would be wonderful, but "they" would never let that happen. Gotta keep churning out sick individuals for the pharmaceutical industry.
@@shadowfax9177 Very true, sorry folks as there is no money in healthy people..
Then big pharma would go broke! They can't have that.
That’s a great idea 💡
I looked at my high school yearbook from 1984 and there were only two obese people in my class of probably 80 people
Top 4: Allulose, Stevia, Monk Fruit, Erythritol (mixing these are a good option for the perfect sugar replacement).
Another fabulous vid. Dr you are one of the very few drs on UA-cam that I make sure to never miss any of your releases.
THANK YOU!!!!
Thank you Manny Radzky. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it. The purpose of my channel is to explain things better than other channels and help people understand the principles. I spend so much time on it because when we get "the why" and the mechanism we become empowered for life . Comments like yours makes it all worthwhile. 😄
Absolutely me too never miss a single release
@@drekberg A while ago I dropped Dr. Eric Berg in favour of your channel. Not much Voodoo in here, or unsubstatiated science. Thanks.
Whew I was kinda worried for a bit there. I just cut back sugar greatly from my diet and have cut back a lot of processed foods too. I'd been using maple syrup in my coffee to sweeten it after cutting down from regular table sugar, but wanted an even better alternative so I've been relying on Stevia. Thankfully what I thought was a huge propaganda stick for health nuts is actually natural! Thank you so much for covering this, I feel a lot better about my choice and yes I have noticed the benefits of doing so. I don't have bloating like I did and I'm starting to lose weight and have even more energy to exercise and strength train. I even sleep better, it's amazing what a few changes and some knowledge can do for you, thank you so much for being so honest about our health and explaining how things work in harmony or disharmony with us.
All the Stevia (and monk fruit) on the market has more erythritol than Stevia. They only show it in very small print. Actually, pure Stevia withouth the added Erithritol cost a fortune and it is very hard to find.
This reminds me of shopping with my mom as a child and her buying fructose packets thinking since it's sugar from fruits it must be healthier. It was the 80's, and she was influenced by diet center fwiw. Thanks for everything you do, Sten!
My doctor told me to eat fructose for my hypoglycemia. I probably used it for 10 years, not realizing it was damaging my liver.
Hi. Thank you for this information. Does erythritol damage the liver; Thanks
Thank you so much. I’ve been learning the past couple years about health and nutrition for myself. I’ve been so confused and trying to figure this out. My body seems to be really sensitive to sugar and there are so many alternatives that it was hard to try to discern what the pros and cons of each were. I really appreciate this video!
You must watch "The Bittersweet Truth" & "The Amazing Benefits of Fasting " by Dr. Pradip Jamnadas" literally saved my life....
In years past, I have tried using artificial (read: not real sugar) sweeteners as a substitute for my sweet tooth. But I have found they are simply a gateway for me to slip back into using real sugar products. Far better to learn to enjoy the real flavors of things without the fake sweet, than to fall into the slippery slope that artificial sweeteners take you.
Stevia is banned in Europe.
@@sundancemom6143 That's not true. Source I'm European and you can get it in grocery stores here. It had been banned for years though because of a single study that indicated an increased cancer risk. But nowadays it no longer is banned.
I was a hard core sugar junkie and I choose to be sugar free and retrain my taste buds to appreciate real flavors. I'm learning Cocoa is wonderful without sweet
@@Samy78564 Does stevia really cause cancer?
@@underated17 no
I love how you teach everything soooo clearly and your advice is life saving 💗. Thank you 😊
Many years ago I grew stevia plants in my garden. I have only ever used liquid Stevia, and never have used any form of a powdered product. After Stevia was introduced as a very natural sweetener, a short time later, it was introduced in powder form in most supermarkets. That made me realize that some company was perhaps manufacturing Stevia with something added so they could package it.
Dr can you talk about the effects of cinnamon in lowering blood sugar.
Thank you for educating us. How about honey? We know that our ancestors had it and although is difficult to encounter good quality is no impossible.
Raw honey is very healthy. This man has sugar himself which is a 100 times worse. Look at him hos not healthy he looks like a cancer patient. He does not know everything.
Sure appreciate that ur a braniac AND a great teacher who cares enough about us to help us as these 3 traits don't always seem 2 come together in the same human brain. YaY, I'm grateful.
I decided to use acesulfame potassium about 2 months ago. I put about 2 tablespoons in a Tupperware container. I have 1 to 3 cups of coffe a day. The amount I use to approximate 2 teaspoons of sugar is almost microscopic. It will take me almost a year( maybe longer) to use up those two tablespoons
I tried Stevia in my coffee recently that really upset my stomach. I switch to Monk fruit extract with erythritol and I feel much better. Tastes alot better in coffee as well. Thanks for the video.
Coffee is 🤮
Did Stevia give you an after-taste in your coffee?
@@LaGorda43 Yes it did. I haven't drank any coffee with it since.
@@monklife5885 Thank you. So what would you recommend for coffee?
@@LaGorda43 Monk fruit
I recently heard about allulose and wanted to try it. However from the video, I kind of feel that Dr. Ekberg didn't like it compared to stevia, monk fruit and chicory root. All these are not food. And since allulose has no effect on the blood sugar and insulin, why wasn't it one of the choice recommended?
Agree. Couldn’t stand the taste of stevia in coffee as well. Thanks for the info dr!
Hi Dr Ekberg, could you do a video on the new erythritol study, about it causing heart attacks and strokes please?
Wow! The best video on sweeteners I have seen, by far. Although I do need to watch it a couple of more times to fully take it all in.
The part on the alcohols was extremely helpful! I haven't found a detailed analysis of the sugar alcohols anywhere else! Thank you! (I have been looking into sugar alternatives for Christmas baking and I need some kind of sugar for that - stevia in large amounts is ghastly)
You are welcome. I appreciate the feedback
Erithrol or Xylitol for baking
@@drekberg are sugar alcohols all like erythritol all natural? I’m reading conflicting things online.
@@susanneschauf7417 I find the Stevia in glycerine (glycerinated? I think it is called) tastes better in baking and can be purchased with different flavours, so far I have tried the plain and the vanilla, which I also like in coffee, but decided to quit since it seems to cause insulin surges like any sweet flavour and still affects fat storage! But now and then, if baking for others the tiny amounts needed seem less h❤armful than cups of sugar.
Recent research says Erythritol causes heart attacks in large amounts
Such excellent explanations and wonderful advice so we can make an informed decision- big thanks Dr Sten 🙏🏻💐
is chicory root the same thing as the chicory they put in coffee to make COFFEE & CHICORY?????
Dr Stan - thank you for an awesome and OBJECTIVE breakdown of sweeteners. You introduced a measure I had never heard of ... FODMAP. Having tried many of these SA sweeteners and suffered their consequences, I so appreciate your explanation. Similar to some other comments, I think your review could be augmented with review of other sweetener types - for example, so-called pentose sweeteners (like Bocha sweet) or sweeteners with Tagatose (like Kakato). These aren't sugar alcohols, but something else - how do they compare?
Also ... just want to point out one SUPER important aspect of your video - the numbers !!!! I won't remember all of your words (no offense, same for nearly all UA-cam talking) but I will remember the numbers and the tables you presented, and I'm sure this is true for many others. And this keeps it objective and comparable, not just true because you say so. Please show more numbers!!
Thank you for this, I am right with you. I have two sugars that I use, Stevia and Monk fruit. Yes, every once in a while, you can’t avoid having cane sugar if you’re going to indulge in a piece of pie or something like that at a holiday dinner, and you’re having a dessert with people. But mostly it’s Stevia With a little Monk fruit. But you were saying how you don’t like to do sugar in coffee and you use the erythritol or xylitol for coffee. I use the brand called sweet leaf Stevia and it’s absolutely wonderful in coffee. I know that there are some Stevia‘s that do have an aftertaste, but I have found that the sweet leaf brand is the best for not having that bitter aftertaste. Cheers!
Coca Cola launched the 'Life' version sweetened with Stevia but here in the UK it never took off so we're left with the Zero and Diet with their Aspartame and Acesulphate K - it actually helps me cut down on soft drinks (soda) as there isn't much out there if you're trying to avoid sugar and Aspartame. I try to avoid processed foods as much as possible but when I do pick up a packet of something, I've become an avid label reader - it's amazing what they feel the need to add sweeteners to!
Thank you Sharon Claridge. That's the food processing industry for you. Sweet is addictive. Good for you for seeing through their deceptive tactics. 😄
@@drekberg What can you say about Allen carr's method?
Yes M it annoyed me when full sugar was secretly changed to 50% aspartamine in drinks here in uk .
Yes I remember drinking that version and I liked it a lot, I noticed the difference in taste (though subtle) but I liked it
Though soda is not a healty option, rarely it's acceptable to drink it. Coke Life was a good compromise on sugar level and natural sweeters, yet we have been left with the killing amount of sugar in the classic version and the cancer causing Zero version with aspartame and acesulfame K. Sadly, profit over people's health.
Now I know why I've only been able to eat erythritol of the alcohols and not the others... Inulin causes so much pain in my gut.... Amazing video!
I am using, more and more, green leaf stevia rather than white, more refined, stevia (Enzo brand) Takes practice to like it !
Such a carefully explained and exhaustive treatment of the topic. Reliable information! Thank you Dr. Ekberg!
Love the way you explained Doc its soo relaxing your voice that easy to understand and penetrate on the mind
Sten this is a really good one