Shopping for Sugar Substitutes - Eat THIS Not THAT
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Approved Sugar Substitutes - What to Look for in a Sweetener (Grocery Haul)
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Timestamps ⏱
0:00 - How to Shop for Sweeteners
1:19 - Sweet'N Low (Saccharin)
2:11 - Equal (Aspartame & Acesulfame Potassium)
3:48 - Splenda (Sucralose)
5:55 - Stevia
7:20 - Pyure
8:02 - Splenda Naturals
9:20 - Truvia
9:53 - Whole Earth
11:07 - Coconut Palm Sugar
11:38 - Madhava Agave
12:51 - Recap
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What is the difference between Organic Natural flavor and regular Natural Flavor on the label?
What about xylitol? Are its effects similar to erythritol?
No Sir you are not splitting hairs. Raw sugar with a molasses crystal is different. The natural form of sugar has this molasses crystal. They break eachother and we are able to digest both the molasses and sugar, normally that's not possible. It leads to all sorts of health benefits. Yes you have to watch your intake, no you cannot just sit on your butt; however NOT ALL CARBS ARE EQUAL.
Tommyboi, you gotta quit snorting an Adderall before you do these
Look into stevia being birth control basically
I love when you do these grocery store items and you just focus on one item group it really helps me when I go into the store to just pick something and go I thank you for taking the time to do this they really help. Just watching your videos like this my husband and I have both lost over 35 lb in the last 2 months thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️
Did I miss the ALLULOSE Part??? That's what I was WAITING FOR 🥺😭
Me too - it’s on the bloody thumb nail lol
Allulose is good expensive doesn't seem to bother my stomach at all using for months and what I've studied pulls sugar from your body
Me too
@@joshashmore6341 Where do you get it from?
@@legendhavok1723 its at our grocery store Hannaford here in Maine. Its a Splenda brand in a small tub 8.99!
Great video - So appreciate the vast amount of info in short amount of time, and recognize you need to talk fast in order to fit it all without too long a video. That’s a task!
grow your own stevia plant it grows like weeds and you can store the dried leaves all winter!
Cool. I'll try it. Thanks, sounds like fun.
Its 5 bucks for a lifetime supply, ill pass lol. jk
I was hoping for your review of allulose. It was the in the picture! Maybe you could do that in a future video? 😀
I just saw his recent video where he made cookie dough and talked all about alludes if you watch that it might be helpful 👍🏾
Thank you for all the help! I enjoy watching and learning from your videos.
Great info Thomas! I was trying to find the best sweetener, and this was very helpful. As always, you are awesome 👍
Awesome information, Thomas! You are the best! 🥇💕
Thank you, I always wanted to know more about sweeteners. I appreciate it.
Thank you so much for the education. Appreciate your time.
I was wondering about BochaSweet, Allulose, assorted brands of Stevia & Monkfruit /Erythritol blends. Also the difference between confectioner's, brown sugar substitutes, granulated & liquid.
You've taught me to pay attention to the small print (ingredients,) Thomas & have been very helpful. Thanks!
Look up SweetLeaf brand Stevia. It has no additives & has a ZERO glycemic index. It also tastes good & is not bitter
Awesome information ♥️
You're waking me up to not fall for this grocery store tricks!!! THANK YOU !!!!!!!
Yeah, most of a food shopping trip Iinvolves label reading when you go down the food aisle. Not so much on the perimeters.
It would not be as easy to fall for this grocery store tricks if USA had stricter food regulations. GMO, and natural flavors are easy for food companies to get away with in the North American food market because GMO does not have to be labelled, and food regulators don't question ingredients as much. That explains why for example the same Kellogs Cornflakes in USA, and in the UK look the same as a product, but the ingredients are drastically different. The average consumer don't pay attention to ingredients. It is the advertising on the front package that gets them, and food companies know this. They use buzz words, and stuff to trick folks into buying something healthy that may not be truly healthy.
I'm a seltzer addict and the more I hear about how vague the term natural flavors is the more concerned I get.
I'd be really interested to see you do a video on Seltzers and the "Natural Flavors" that are always listed as its main ingredients
Trust The brand or its poop. Its the legal way to fool us.
The store brand Seltzer I get only has Carbonated Water as it's ingredient.
Kept waiting for the grocery police 👮♂️ the whole time 😅😅
Crazy that I was searching for a sweetener today in the supermarket and you upload this video good timing
Also note if it's erythritol that doesn't say it's non GMO, it's probably GMO. Erithytol derives from corn so now you're messing with that realm..
Thank you so much for this video! Very helpful to know when making choices….especially with the holiday baking coming up. For me, I’m keto and family members with diabetes!
I’ve been buying the Pyure liquid stevia for years and love it! I was dying for you to pick it up and look at the ingredients on it and tell us what you think! Thank you!
Why does it say organic alcohol? ..is it another sugar alcohol..
Thanks great info.
Sweetener marketing and ingredients lists are the MOST INTENTIONALLY DECEPTIVE in the food industry 👀
This was so helpful! So much confusion around sweeteners and misleading marketing hype. Thank u for doing this!
Very helpful. Thanks
Good information. Hard work to check, verify, translate and interpret alot of those small labels
Great review. I use Equal tablets as they are so very convenient.
A recovering alcoholic recommended to me The Pyure brand dry stevia extract. The ingredient list is organic stevia leaf extract, nothing else. It's a white powder in a shaker style container similar to a spice container. It's super clean, has no preservatives or sugars, and because there's no alcohol preservatives or sweeteners it's approved for recovering alcohol addicts.
That is silly, no offense. I am alcoholic and have not had an alcoholic beverage in 15 years. Why would the Alcohol from sugar do anything .. it doesn’t make logical sense.
@@Primal391 Some sweeteners use Alcohol as an ingredient to act as a preservative. Erythritol is also a sugar Alcohol that this person decided to avoid. Frankly I don't think their level of dedication was in any way "silly".
@@Primal391 Do you understand the addition process and triggers?
@@Primal391 it's not polite to say "it's silly" on social media - you can find an alternative reaction that is more compassionate. However I do admire you for being off alcohol for 15 years - well done. Your liver approves :-))
@@WanderingBobAK absolutely, i am an alcoholic. i am pretty sure i said that.
thx for the video 👍🏼
I use Sweetleaf stevia liquid for coffee, tea, etc. Only 3 ingredients, water and stevia comes in a dropper bottle. Natural flavors is the third ingredient. Amazon/Whole Foods and some health food stores carry it. They also have flavors like cola, root beer, lemon that I add to sparkling water. No calories, no carbs, just sweet.
Monk Fruit by Health Garden is my favorite go-to for sweetener.
I think you confused everyone more than helping in this video. With saying that I believe you are one of the smartest guys I watch.
The whole video I wa curious about the bag of Pyure. Glad you mentioned it. I may have to switch my sweetener.
I find staying away from any kind of sweetner had a powerfully positive effect. It didn't just kill my addiction to sugar, it killed the cravings for unhealthy sweet and savoury carbs like sweet buns, meat pies, etc. I save the monk fruit/stevia for special occasions i.e. 1/2 tsp with a creamy mug of coffee. After weeks to months of salted coffee and apple cider water even that 1/2 tsp of monk fruit/stevia tastes really sweet. Even plain water tastes sweet. I'm on the water fast and I found anything sweet whether healthy or not, had a detrimental effect on my latent sweet addiction. That' sh!ts an immortal monster. You can never kill it, only make it sleep. Keep up the good work, Thomas. You're doing a fantastic job.
Exactly. I like fruits and sometimes they are not fully ripe, especially some pineapples, and I will then add some sweetener - honey or stevia is what I have in the pantry right now.
Love the "Undercover Thomas" vids!
Thanks
That's what I use is the Pyure liquid. Love it. It's the only one I could find without a bunch of crap in it.
In the past when Splenda first came on the scene, I used it excessively, & then it did a number on my stomach. Now I use either straight stevia or monk-fruit. Thnx for this Thomas 💪🏼💪🏼
The box of Truvia you showed listed "natural flavors" among the ingredients. It may not have been in the formulation previously, so it is important to read the ingredients EVERY time you buy a producg, even if you've been confidently using it for years!
Yes I was also looking for feedback on allulose
Thanks again Thomas. So with the liquid Pyure, does the organic alcohol have any effects that interfere with a fast? Along those lines, do Zevia sodas interfere with a fast as they have 'natural flavors'? I'm in the habit of a few Zevia sodas during my 48 hour fasts.
SweetLeaf brand Stevia has no additives, no calories, a ZERO glycemic index, tastes good, & does not break a fast
I use NOW Organic Better Stevia in my morning coffee. Nothing but Stevia extract in it. One half the little spoon is enough.
Hi Thomas! Thanks for the video.
QUESTION! : Can you mix Allulose, Stevia and Monk fruit together??? Thanks
I started purchasing pure sucralose powder years ago when I realized Splenda packets indeed have carbs and calories! I make my own liquid - just water and sucralose. I store it in the fridge and use 3 drops in a 12-ounce mug of coffee and that's about it. I've tried monkfruit powder and stevia powder but it's hit and miss as far as taste for those. I prefer the sucralose and hope that 3 drops per day is okay!! I use erythritol, allulose and/or bocha sweet for baking.
Have you used your DIY Sucralose Water instead of Simple Syrup in Cocktails? Say a Gimlet made with Gin, ACV, and DIY Sucralose Water.
This video is much needed. I believe with a sweeter I can get stay on keto long term
what about just monk fruit? i got away from the erythrytol because its often made with corn products and i have mast cell activation syndrome and it's a trigger. i used lakanto forever now just plain monk fruit. curious if it' s as non destructive as i believe it to be.
Oh wow, you’re really good looking!! 😅 Thanks for info, finally got my answers!! 🙏🏼
“ pick your poison”…. I say if you’re that much on the fence just go without both lol
Thomas, Thank You for your channel. I have learned a lot and am sharing your channel. You do not have a video on enzymatically modified stevia yet, that i see. Can you please make a video if you think it is something beneficial for the keto world please... Ellie
I use pure sucralose from Amazon or Walmart Plus. 2 years keto and fasting with almost NO gastric issues.
I like Whole Earth. Haven't had any issues. Been using it for two years.
What are it's ingredients?
It used to have natural flavor!, but I notice they took it out! Hehe
I only use the pure stevia extract for stevia products. Usually the powder.
Allulose?? Thomas you made no comments about it. Your thoughts?
Thomas, could you do a video/short clip on Bochasweet one day?
Thank you for this. My question is, what is the best liquid sweetener that comes with a dropper? I like Pyure but it comes in a squirt bottle. Some recipes call for a certain number of drops. I became frustrated looking at the options on Amazon.
What about allulose???????? I don’t think you even mentioned it?!
I am a big fan but was very disappointed with this video. I nearly died from Xylitol a few years ago. My dentist recommended it. It took me months to realize the Xylitol was making me so sick. By that time, I couldn't even drink water without getting nauseous. Erythritol is even worse. Both kill so much gut bacteria they can be lethal. I use pure Stevia - no other ingredients. It comes with a super small spoon that is equivalent to a Tsp of sugar. A no-brainer in my opinion. Also, aspartame is a by-product of chemical warfare research and has been shown to cause brain tumors. This fact is not in question.
When did you decide to nix Erithrytol? It was one of your favored sweeteners in a previous video?
I think he was saying to try to avoid it with fasting. I believe he has multiple viewer bases, e.g. keto, fasting, diabetic, etc. I think as far as keto, he's usually okay with it.
Just buy SweetLeaf brand Stevia. It has no additives, ZERO glycemic index, won't break a fast, & tastes good
I like allulose.
Would love to get his thoughts on kombucha.
Would a sweetener consisting of Stevia Leaf Extract, organic inulin, soluble fibers, and silica be Thomas Approved? Would it break a fast?
If you're using Splenda packets, take a look at the little pellets. The bad ingredients are missing.
What's your opinion on the brand Swerve?
Is liquid stevia with vegetable glycerin good? Like the NuNaturals brand.
I think the natural flavors is for blunting the possible bitter after taste.
Hi Thomas, what about swerve? I’ve noticed a lot of keto UA-cam people bake with it. Thanks
3:25 Thats the one they use on Diet 7up and Sprite
Will sugar alcohol and the drops you put in your cart kick you out of ketosis? I’m hypoglycemic and I’ve had some issues with keto desserts dropping my blood sugar, I’m at a loss of what to buy cause I can’t trust the labels!
Edit: I found your old video, I’m thinking it’s the possible spike from stevia to anyone else dealing with the same issue! Sounds like Monk fruit is the way to go
I don't like saccharin for anything other than tea, but I think it's the best thing for tea. The bitterness gives it an almost citrus flavor in tea. I only use half a packet in a glass of tea, so that half a packet is generally my maximum daily intake. As for it being a carcinogen, I thought that topic was put to rest 20 years ago, but now that you mention it, I found some articles saying there is still a concern, just nothing clearly stating what that concern is. I remember the surgeon general's warning on Sweet'N Low when I was a kid, and some places outright banned saccharin, because it caused bladder cancer in male lab rats. It was later determined that the mechanism that caused the cancer in rats was irrelevant to humans, so the warnings were removed. I recently read a study that saccharin and some other artificial sweeteners may have anti-cancer properties because they bind to and block an enzyme that the tumors need to survive. I'm not sure about the insulin spike from saccharin, but I think the biggest concern may be that some people can have an allergic reaction to it.
Purecane REB-M is the one to go with.
I have been trying the Organic Stevia in the Raw (which they didn't have on that shelf) in my coffee and tea... and it works for me. Generally though, I don't put anything in them.
I been using the Pyure packets thinking they were the best!
Thomas... I'd like you to do a video on protein shakes. Like Premeir or Atkins ect... I'm drinking them for weight loss surgery and I think they're way to sweet and I think its way to much protein. Your thoughts? And what can I use in place of those... 👍👍👍
I use one called Monkfruit by Now brand. It is monk fruit extract and 11% cane alcohol. I imagine this causes an insulin spike.
Please, a timestamp for allulose?? Thanks!!
So is Truvia ok for 16/8 intermittent fasting? I have one packet in the morning with my coffee.
Thomas, thanks for another helpful, educational video 🙏. The face you're making in the "Not Thomas Approved" picture looks as if you just realized you consumed too much erythritol, and now must find the nearest restroom 😂!
Idly but I really liked this format
Thoughts on Better than sugar brand stevia?
Please can you review Bochasweet and zusto
Great information, thank you.
A lot of people who are on Keto or diabetic don't take into consideration ALL ingredients in these sweeteners and the additives/preservatives are just as bad for the body.
which one is best for fasting
What about Allulose?
Kudos for the supermarket paying Stevie Nicks!
the truvia packets had natural flavors too
Hi Thomas just want to ask is 100% honey good for a sweetener for coffee in the morning or in anything with need sweetened thanks , anyways you're vlogs are so informative keep it up, stay safe and God bless.
Honey will spike your insulin the same as table sugar will. Use SweetLeaf brand Stevia. It has no additives, ZERO glycemic index, won't break a fast, & tastes great in both coffee & tea
@@colleenkaralee2280 It increases insulin sensitivity, but I've never heard of it causing an insulin response. I'm not sure who told you this?
@@colleenkaralee2280 Well, it kinda matters cause you bothered to mention it to me. I've searched all over & can't find any info about pure stevia causing any sort of insulin response. Many brands of stevia also contain small amounts of dextrose or erythritol which will cause a spike in blood sugar, but the brand I use is just pure stevia with no fillers
@@toddlesiak3837 Like yourself I could not find the research article referenced in my intermittent fasting mentor's book, "Delay Don't Deny", and a proponent of "clean fasting".
You know, I don't know why I'm making such a big deal of it and I will delete my reply on the subject.
I do a lot of dryfasting and I keep autophagy rev'd up by not putting anything in the body irregardless, so maybe that explains my fussiness.
@@colleenkaralee2280 I don't really think you're being fussy. Thanks for the info
What about pure allulose+monk blend?
So are we saying though Lokanto monk fruit with erythritol is okay? Didn't see it in the lineup
Splenda is like the Coca-Cola of alternative sweeteners. It ubiquitous under its other name Sucralose. That explains why Splenda as a brand is diversifying, and getting into other alternative sweetener markets similar to what Coca-Cola is doing in the beverage market. They now have alternative sweeteners for people who did not like their original formula, and have stopped buying it completely or are buying less of it for health reasons.
Hi Thomas..could you/would you please do a video on the current craze going on in UA-cam and everywhere I turn on egg white bread??? My concern is that it’s made from egg whites..aren’t those in quantity bad/not good for my gut..? Please help I trust your science..a faithful fan..😁
I would really like to hear your opinion on allulose
Supermarket announcement,,, can Mr Lesco Brandon please come to the front register,,,,,, Lesco Brandon
Cravings right!
I use Better Stevia glycerite liquid drops.
You didn’t mention Allulose which you have on the cover picture,
What about monk fruit??? And are you a fan of Lakanto?
The two best sweeteners are Allulose and stevia! The stevia needs to be where the ingredient is literally just stevia leaf, I only use the little bottle from Whole Foods or the Pyure brand one (not the packets but bottle is just stevia), other stevia doesn’t compare to them.
Have you tried Now Foods Better Stevia brand? Allulose got a lot of hype as an alternative sweetener when Quest Nutrition started using Allulose in their Quest Hero Bars. Pure Allulose just like pure Monk Fruit is an acquired taste as an alternative sweetener. You either like it or you don't, but most folks can enjoy or tolerate alternative sweetener Stevia similar to Xylitol without missing sugar. Having mentioned all that Splenda will always be the king of alternative sweeteners because it taste just as sweet if not sweeter than sugar, and people are hooked on it to the point that alternative sweeteners like Stevia, and Xylitol won't cut it. I bought Stevia for my mom to try, but she did not like it enough to ditch Splenda. I am also one of those folks that get hungry or want to eat more after consuming something with Splenda, so I avoid it. The problem is Splenda is in almost everything now under the other name Sucralose. A lot of companies have stopped using sugar alcohols, and replaced it with Sucralose. For example Blue Bell Ice Cream stopped using sugar alcohols in their no sugar added ice cream, and replaced it with Sucralose. That change happened in 2015 after they had a listeria outbreak linked to Blue Bell ice cream.
Trader Joes sell organic stevia with only the stevia leaf, Its like $9 and has 630 servings.
@@Rick0125 That is cool. I don't have a Trader Joes in my city.
They should combine the 2
@@Shadow77999 They make one from a company My Normal Keto that is a blend of allulose, stevia, and monk fruit and they sell it on Amazon. I like to use that blend on a lot of keto stuff that I want a little sweeter like many of the bbq sauces or salad dressings. The Primal Kitchen balsamic vinaigrette sweetened up a little is so so much better
if i need to do 7 Day Fast , i am drinking green tea (pique), black coffee. Which sugar i can add , monk fruit ?
Coconut palm sugea is TOTALLY different in my Body...I get INSTANT reaction to most other non-keto sweeteners
What do you think of Xylitol??
I use to love the sugar free root beer packets to put in water. I was drinking about 6 a day. Thought I was doing good drinking all that water. Nope my A1c was the same very high. Turns out it was the sugar substitute had a higher glycemic index than sugar. So all my fasting didn't count. I never knew