{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "user_comment": "This feed allows you to read the posts from this site in any feed reader that supports the JSON Feed format. To add this feed to your reader, copy the following URL -- https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/feed/json/ -- and add it your reader.", "home_page_url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/", "feed_url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/feed/json/", "language": "en-US", "title": "Comments on: Guide to Natural Sweeteners | Keto Sweeteners", "description": "The #1 Keto and Low Carb Diet Resource", "items": [ { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-2/#comment-22083", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-2/#comment-22083", "content_html": "In reply to Rita Mohacsi.\n\nTry cutting it out for a while and see how you feel!", "content_text": "In reply to Rita Mohacsi.\n\nTry cutting it out for a while and see how you feel!", "date_published": "2018-05-14T21:52:19-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-2/#comment-22066", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-2/#comment-22066", "content_html": "I\u2019ve been using Coffeemate in my coffee wth a brand of Stevia called Truvella! I use a lot of Coffeemate and I feel it is keeping me from losing any weight! What do you think?", "content_text": "I\u2019ve been using Coffeemate in my coffee wth a brand of Stevia called Truvella! I use a lot of Coffeemate and I feel it is keeping me from losing any weight! What do you think?", "date_published": "2018-05-14T18:36:21-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Rita Mohacsi", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/449af044fe62f13731a8c3ff27a88702?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Rita Mohacsi", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/449af044fe62f13731a8c3ff27a88702?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-2/#comment-20100", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-2/#comment-20100", "content_html": "I started using the erythritol. I found the slightly diuretic effect a blessing in combatting the clogging effects of the protein.", "content_text": "I started using the erythritol. I found the slightly diuretic effect a blessing in combatting the clogging effects of the protein.", "date_published": "2018-04-07T18:33:14-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Laura Fritz", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8c06a156a04cb0c88c514f70b468ba0a?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Laura Fritz", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8c06a156a04cb0c88c514f70b468ba0a?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-2/#comment-19818", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-2/#comment-19818", "content_html": "In reply to Rickie.\n\nIf it's pure stevia, then yes. The Zing baking blend has regular sugar in it, so it's a definite no for the keto diet.", "content_text": "In reply to Rickie.\n\nIf it's pure stevia, then yes. The Zing baking blend has regular sugar in it, so it's a definite no for the keto diet.", "date_published": "2018-03-26T17:00:03-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-2/#comment-19794", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-2/#comment-19794", "content_html": "What about the Zing Organic stevia is it safe to use if your doing the Keto diet?", "content_text": "What about the Zing Organic stevia is it safe to use if your doing the Keto diet?", "date_published": "2018-03-25T16:47:45-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Rickie", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/212be7523bcba0ac735a5f33e3c75e4f?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Rickie", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/212be7523bcba0ac735a5f33e3c75e4f?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18657", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18657", "content_html": "In reply to John.\n\nSure! Our favorite is Torani and Walden Farms. Try them, they're great!", "content_text": "In reply to John.\n\nSure! Our favorite is Torani and Walden Farms. Try them, they're great!", "date_published": "2018-01-29T11:09:02-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18583", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18583", "content_html": "Can I use any sugar free syrup for my keto waffles?", "content_text": "Can I use any sugar free syrup for my keto waffles?", "date_published": "2018-01-25T21:33:45-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "John", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/289bbe3b37fc865fb654363b089a304d?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "John", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/289bbe3b37fc865fb654363b089a304d?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18359", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18359", "content_html": "In reply to Nicole.\n\nDefinitely, give it a try! It's a miracle when it comes to low carb baking. Experiment with how much you need to add because everyone's sweetness tolerance is different. Enjoy! :)", "content_text": "In reply to Nicole.\n\nDefinitely, give it a try! It's a miracle when it comes to low carb baking. Experiment with how much you need to add because everyone's sweetness tolerance is different. Enjoy! :)", "date_published": "2018-01-16T11:52:08-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18354", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18354", "content_html": "In reply to Vicky.\n\nOopsie! That is what I meant. I didn\u2019t even realize I put the wrong word. After reading reviews on Amazon, yours got the best, and most reviews by far, so that is what I\u2019m going to try. Kind of excited!", "content_text": "In reply to Vicky.\n\nOopsie! That is what I meant. I didn\u2019t even realize I put the wrong word. After reading reviews on Amazon, yours got the best, and most reviews by far, so that is what I\u2019m going to try. Kind of excited!", "date_published": "2018-01-15T23:52:02-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Nicole", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/790fe4504ec92e576d5b2df85d0de82a?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Nicole", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/790fe4504ec92e576d5b2df85d0de82a?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18351", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18351", "content_html": "In reply to Nicole.\n\nDo you mean So Nourished? That's our company where we sell sweeteners, ketone strips, spiralizers and more to come! We recommend other brands as well because we trust them and they're available in supermarkets :). We highly recommend erythritol but the brand is up to you! Of course, we stand by our brand, So Nourished, and think you'll love both the quality and price.", "content_text": "In reply to Nicole.\n\nDo you mean So Nourished? That's our company where we sell sweeteners, ketone strips, spiralizers and more to come! We recommend other brands as well because we trust them and they're available in supermarkets :). We highly recommend erythritol but the brand is up to you! Of course, we stand by our brand, So Nourished, and think you'll love both the quality and price.", "date_published": "2018-01-15T23:38:30-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18342", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18342", "content_html": "Curious, you promote So Delicious throughout your site, but recommend Swerve, Sukrin, and NOW Foods in this post. Is there a reason for that? I\u2019m interested in giving erythritol a try.", "content_text": "Curious, you promote So Delicious throughout your site, but recommend Swerve, Sukrin, and NOW Foods in this post. Is there a reason for that? I\u2019m interested in giving erythritol a try.", "date_published": "2018-01-15T16:31:31-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Nicole", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/790fe4504ec92e576d5b2df85d0de82a?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Nicole", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/790fe4504ec92e576d5b2df85d0de82a?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18323", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18323", "content_html": "In reply to Sara.\n\nWe love Walden Farms pancake syrup or Sukrin syrups or ChocZero Honest Syrups :)", "content_text": "In reply to Sara.\n\nWe love Walden Farms pancake syrup or Sukrin syrups or ChocZero Honest Syrups :)", "date_published": "2018-01-14T23:27:04-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18261", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18261", "content_html": "Do you use a certain type of syrup for your keto pancakes ? I would like to put syrup on them but I've just been using homemade whipped cream.", "content_text": "Do you use a certain type of syrup for your keto pancakes ? I would like to put syrup on them but I've just been using homemade whipped cream.", "date_published": "2018-01-11T16:14:12-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Sara", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d30263cd7740024a43df3aa1a5d61b73?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Sara", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d30263cd7740024a43df3aa1a5d61b73?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18183", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18183", "content_html": "In reply to suzanne.\n\nYes! We specify that in the recipe notes earlier in the book + a bunch of other handy tips :)", "content_text": "In reply to suzanne.\n\nYes! We specify that in the recipe notes earlier in the book + a bunch of other handy tips :)", "date_published": "2018-01-08T18:39:20-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18182", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18182", "content_html": "In reply to Caryn Toney.\n\nBeet sugar is still sugar :) it's a no-no on the ketogenic diet.", "content_text": "In reply to Caryn Toney.\n\nBeet sugar is still sugar :) it's a no-no on the ketogenic diet.", "date_published": "2018-01-08T18:38:52-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18168", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18168", "content_html": "Not to be stupid...reading Dessert in 5 recipes and some recipes call for S. F. chips. Does S F stand for sugar free?", "content_text": "Not to be stupid...reading Dessert in 5 recipes and some recipes call for S. F. chips. Does S F stand for sugar free?", "date_published": "2018-01-07T19:02:32-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "suzanne", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0d30a2847f97bd97760e1d308ed47c99?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "suzanne", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0d30a2847f97bd97760e1d308ed47c99?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18165", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-18165", "content_html": "What about beet sugar? (Now brand) Tastes just like sugar.", "content_text": "What about beet sugar? (Now brand) Tastes just like sugar.", "date_published": "2018-01-07T13:03:31-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Caryn Toney", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd4c82069c673885fe52e4e58fb03620?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Caryn Toney", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd4c82069c673885fe52e4e58fb03620?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-17284", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-17284", "content_html": "Chicory root is a coffee alternative not a sugar one. Most health food stores will have your natural sugar substitutes. Great article!", "content_text": "Chicory root is a coffee alternative not a sugar one. Most health food stores will have your natural sugar substitutes. Great article!", "date_published": "2017-11-10T09:55:14-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Sarah b", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/919e3a1e59a0cb226b898980bcbbab43?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Sarah b", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/919e3a1e59a0cb226b898980bcbbab43?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-17031", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-17031", "content_html": "I just started looking into Keto and am trying to find a store bought bread that would meet the diet requirements. I know there are lots of recipes available, but don't always have time to bake. The research I have done found online sources where you can order a loaf, but who pays $7.99 US plus shipping for bread? I live in Ontario. With so many do and don't rules about what is good and what isn't this gets confusing. Can you suggest something that could be purchased off the shelf in everyday grocery stores? I found Weight Watchers 100% Whole Wheat. 90 Calories per slice. 9g of Carbs. 1g of Fibre. 1g of sugar. I think there must be better choices. From what I see, this is an issue for many people. Perhaps a guide like your sweetener guide might be helpful. You guys are great, thanks for the useful information.", "content_text": "I just started looking into Keto and am trying to find a store bought bread that would meet the diet requirements. I know there are lots of recipes available, but don't always have time to bake. The research I have done found online sources where you can order a loaf, but who pays $7.99 US plus shipping for bread? I live in Ontario. With so many do and don't rules about what is good and what isn't this gets confusing. Can you suggest something that could be purchased off the shelf in everyday grocery stores? I found Weight Watchers 100% Whole Wheat. 90 Calories per slice. 9g of Carbs. 1g of Fibre. 1g of sugar. I think there must be better choices. From what I see, this is an issue for many people. Perhaps a guide like your sweetener guide might be helpful. You guys are great, thanks for the useful information.", "date_published": "2017-10-16T12:16:48-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Howie Johnson", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/bdfd6f6b6253321f29f6e3cfed564a34?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Howie Johnson", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/bdfd6f6b6253321f29f6e3cfed564a34?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16834", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16834", "content_html": "In reply to Vicky.\n\nThank you!", "content_text": "In reply to Vicky.\n\nThank you!", "date_published": "2017-09-20T23:02:41-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Beverly Barrington", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/30404fd5981aae84cd66bfdac377a2ae?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Beverly Barrington", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/30404fd5981aae84cd66bfdac377a2ae?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16827", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16827", "content_html": "In reply to Beverly Barrington.\n\nNot okay! It can cause blood sugar spikes and many people experience pretty uncomfortable stomach pain and gassiness afterward. We steer clear of it, no matter what.", "content_text": "In reply to Beverly Barrington.\n\nNot okay! It can cause blood sugar spikes and many people experience pretty uncomfortable stomach pain and gassiness afterward. We steer clear of it, no matter what.", "date_published": "2017-09-20T19:56:49-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16803", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16803", "content_html": "I keep seeing Maltitol on labels. Where does it fall in the \"ok to eat\" on Keto?", "content_text": "I keep seeing Maltitol on labels. Where does it fall in the \"ok to eat\" on Keto?", "date_published": "2017-09-16T12:02:41-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Beverly Barrington", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/30404fd5981aae84cd66bfdac377a2ae?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Beverly Barrington", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/30404fd5981aae84cd66bfdac377a2ae?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16456", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16456", "content_html": "In reply to Derek.\n\nStill full of sugar, so it's a no.", "content_text": "In reply to Derek.\n\nStill full of sugar, so it's a no.", "date_published": "2017-07-19T17:46:29-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16451", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16451", "content_html": "What about raw, unfiltered honey? I know the processed stuff isn't great, but researchers/scientists rave about it raw.", "content_text": "What about raw, unfiltered honey? I know the processed stuff isn't great, but researchers/scientists rave about it raw.", "date_published": "2017-07-19T09:16:02-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Derek", "url": "http://www.uptownjuice.com", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/737558778f30d8f5567cf2dffd43180d?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Derek", "url": "http://www.uptownjuice.com", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/737558778f30d8f5567cf2dffd43180d?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16391", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16391", "content_html": "In reply to Jim.\n\nYes! It's a bit fruity and not at all bitter, like stevia.", "content_text": "In reply to Jim.\n\nYes! It's a bit fruity and not at all bitter, like stevia.", "date_published": "2017-07-10T14:47:33-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16387", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16387", "content_html": "I recently gave monk fruit a try and was pleasantly surprised. It didn't have the aftertaste that I've experienced with Stevia. It's super sweet- so a little goes a long way.", "content_text": "I recently gave monk fruit a try and was pleasantly surprised. It didn't have the aftertaste that I've experienced with Stevia. It's super sweet- so a little goes a long way.", "date_published": "2017-07-10T12:51:19-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Jim", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0c4419f41e6f6c6f033c1c47f9a29339?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Jim", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0c4419f41e6f6c6f033c1c47f9a29339?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16336", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16336", "content_html": "I found Pyure at my local market: it's a blend of stevia and erythritol and you can add less into recipes with it (1/2 cup when recipes call for 1 cup). So far I really like it, but it does have a slight aftertaste. All in all I don't mind it at all.", "content_text": "I found Pyure at my local market: it's a blend of stevia and erythritol and you can add less into recipes with it (1/2 cup when recipes call for 1 cup). So far I really like it, but it does have a slight aftertaste. All in all I don't mind it at all.", "date_published": "2017-07-04T20:30:51-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Sandy", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5272f82927c30f801ec10ed7e9ab957f?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Sandy", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5272f82927c30f801ec10ed7e9ab957f?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16205", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16205", "content_html": "I like to use Natvia which is an Erythito Stevia mix. It can stay crunchy for pancakes, and it can be ground to use in baking. Stevia on it's own can leave a bitter taste in the mouth, but with the right proportion of Erythritol mixed in the bitter aftertaste disappears.", "content_text": "I like to use Natvia which is an Erythito Stevia mix. It can stay crunchy for pancakes, and it can be ground to use in baking. Stevia on it's own can leave a bitter taste in the mouth, but with the right proportion of Erythritol mixed in the bitter aftertaste disappears.", "date_published": "2017-06-20T03:10:12-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Barbara", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e22356745a5056967a62717847c3a5db?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Barbara", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e22356745a5056967a62717847c3a5db?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16194", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16194", "content_html": "In reply to Pat.\n\nThey seem fine, though we prefer using brands that list only 1 ingredient. For example, pure erythritol with no fillers or 100% pure stevia extract.", "content_text": "In reply to Pat.\n\nThey seem fine, though we prefer using brands that list only 1 ingredient. For example, pure erythritol with no fillers or 100% pure stevia extract.", "date_published": "2017-06-19T12:58:50-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16178", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16178", "content_html": "In reply to Kadian.\n\nI use EZ Sweetz Stevia in liquid form. I really like the taste but it has some stuff in it that I am not sure are ok. Please look at these ingredients and let me know if they are safe: \r\nFilter Water, Stevia Extract (Reb-A), Glycerin, Natural Flavors, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Succinic Acid, and Citric Acid.", "content_text": "In reply to Kadian.\n\nI use EZ Sweetz Stevia in liquid form. I really like the taste but it has some stuff in it that I am not sure are ok. Please look at these ingredients and let me know if they are safe: \r\nFilter Water, Stevia Extract (Reb-A), Glycerin, Natural Flavors, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Succinic Acid, and Citric Acid.", "date_published": "2017-06-17T13:42:42-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Pat", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4925d76c2d74b544fafbb05ced2a54e5?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Pat", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4925d76c2d74b544fafbb05ced2a54e5?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16065", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16065", "content_html": "In reply to Carol Verge.\n\nSplenda is a brand name of sucralose - a synthetic chemical created in a lab from sugar. Keto encourages natural sweeteners whenever possible. Also, when using Splenda for baking, you're using way more than a teaspoon at a time, so those carbs can easily add up. Erythritol and stevia are 0 carb, as in monk fruit sweetener, another popular option.\n\nSwerve is just a brand name of erythritol and is fine to use :) Good luck!", "content_text": "In reply to Carol Verge.\n\nSplenda is a brand name of sucralose - a synthetic chemical created in a lab from sugar. Keto encourages natural sweeteners whenever possible. Also, when using Splenda for baking, you're using way more than a teaspoon at a time, so those carbs can easily add up. Erythritol and stevia are 0 carb, as in monk fruit sweetener, another popular option.\n\nSwerve is just a brand name of erythritol and is fine to use :) Good luck!", "date_published": "2017-06-05T16:52:21-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16021", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-16021", "content_html": "Great article. I noticed that you said Splenda has high carbs, but according to the nutirtion facts on the bag, it has less than 1 carb per teaspoon. I have been seriously considering not using Splenda but I am getting mixed reviews. One, it is the most affordable, two there is no aftertaste (to me) and three, it works well in baking which is what I like. All the others sugar replacements are so expensive, I have to decide how much I want something sweet. I am considering Erythritol, as I really don't like stevia even in it's liquid form. Is Swerve as the powdered form okay?\r\nThank you for all of your information to help us make wise decisions.", "content_text": "Great article. I noticed that you said Splenda has high carbs, but according to the nutirtion facts on the bag, it has less than 1 carb per teaspoon. I have been seriously considering not using Splenda but I am getting mixed reviews. One, it is the most affordable, two there is no aftertaste (to me) and three, it works well in baking which is what I like. All the others sugar replacements are so expensive, I have to decide how much I want something sweet. I am considering Erythritol, as I really don't like stevia even in it's liquid form. Is Swerve as the powdered form okay?\r\nThank you for all of your information to help us make wise decisions.", "date_published": "2017-06-01T08:31:07-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Carol Verge", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1cd465c993571a2b6e346e516f9059a9?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Carol Verge", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1cd465c993571a2b6e346e516f9059a9?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-15685", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-15685", "content_html": "In reply to Julie Rigolfi.\n\nYes, Truvia is great! Just make sure there's no maltodextrin - some blends have that as one of the ingredients.", "content_text": "In reply to Julie Rigolfi.\n\nYes, Truvia is great! Just make sure there's no maltodextrin - some blends have that as one of the ingredients.", "date_published": "2017-04-25T19:13:30-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-15684", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-15684", "content_html": "Is Truvia ok? It is mainly Stevia with Erythritol I believe", "content_text": "Is Truvia ok? It is mainly Stevia with Erythritol I believe", "date_published": "2017-04-25T12:09:26-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Julie Rigolfi", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/910edf93d6dbf3d738d3d297ab3d67c0?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Julie Rigolfi", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/910edf93d6dbf3d738d3d297ab3d67c0?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-13792", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-13792", "content_html": "In reply to Kadian.\n\nThe only sweetener we use is erythritol (in both granulated and powdered form). Whenever we need something paleo friendly, in liquid form or just to add to the effects of erythritol, we will use stevia. Both of these are natural and considered keto-friendly. They won't (in most people) raise blood sugar levels.\n\nBottom line: we don't use it - we prefer the more natural stuff :)\n\nHere's an interesting breakdown: https://authoritynutrition.com/sucralose-good-or-bad/\n\nHope that helps!", "content_text": "In reply to Kadian.\n\nThe only sweetener we use is erythritol (in both granulated and powdered form). Whenever we need something paleo friendly, in liquid form or just to add to the effects of erythritol, we will use stevia. Both of these are natural and considered keto-friendly. They won't (in most people) raise blood sugar levels.\n\nBottom line: we don't use it - we prefer the more natural stuff :)\n\nHere's an interesting breakdown: https://authoritynutrition.com/sucralose-good-or-bad/\n\nHope that helps!", "date_published": "2017-01-05T00:43:03-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-13788", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-13788", "content_html": "What do think about ez sweets? It has 0 cals and 0 carbs however, it contains sucralose which you listed above in splenda. It is in liquid form and it's super potent. There's a fellow keto follower on YouTube who swears by it. Check it out and let me know your take on it. Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002MO765O/ref=ox_sc_act_image_4?smid=A1JJ0I937RK724&psc=1", "content_text": "What do think about ez sweets? It has 0 cals and 0 carbs however, it contains sucralose which you listed above in splenda. It is in liquid form and it's super potent. There's a fellow keto follower on YouTube who swears by it. Check it out and let me know your take on it. Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002MO765O/ref=ox_sc_act_image_4?smid=A1JJ0I937RK724&psc=1", "date_published": "2017-01-04T15:25:49-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Kadian", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/487c24d2e8c5e6ab5564422b29a4bc6e?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Kadian", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/487c24d2e8c5e6ab5564422b29a4bc6e?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-13657", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-13657", "content_html": "Sure enjoy the breakfast & dinner recipes, looking forward to the lunch recipes. Simple & easy, the only way, thanks", "content_text": "Sure enjoy the breakfast & dinner recipes, looking forward to the lunch recipes. Simple & easy, the only way, thanks", "date_published": "2016-12-08T08:05:38-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "LaDean Lombardi", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/79a9491087328ef4fe3e42407ce7d40f?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "LaDean Lombardi", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/79a9491087328ef4fe3e42407ce7d40f?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-12531", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-12531", "content_html": "In reply to Jacqueline.\n\nPersonally, no. We use erythritol and we love it. Other people say they enjoy the taste of xylitol more than erythritol. The only downsides are it's a bit higher in carbs and is toxic to dogs. Try it out and see which you like better!", "content_text": "In reply to Jacqueline.\n\nPersonally, no. We use erythritol and we love it. Other people say they enjoy the taste of xylitol more than erythritol. The only downsides are it's a bit higher in carbs and is toxic to dogs. Try it out and see which you like better!", "date_published": "2016-09-07T12:05:33-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Vicky", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d468ea351bdba466aa4f79c5c89d2767?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } }, { "id": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-12530", "url": "https://www.tasteaholics.com/guides-and-faqs/guide-to-natural-artificial-sweeteners/comment-page-1/#comment-12530", "content_html": "Do you have any information or experience with Xylitol?", "content_text": "Do you have any information or experience with Xylitol?", "date_published": "2016-09-07T11:53:15-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Jacqueline", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/644868427cecca694b8de7dc06deb3fa?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Jacqueline", "url": "", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/644868427cecca694b8de7dc06deb3fa?s=512&d=blank&r=g" } } ] }