With all of the new non-caloric sweeteners coming to market like monkfruit and allulose, has our position changed? Are we still a hard no on non-caloric sweeteners? When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is…spoiler alert: we still hate non-caloric sweeteners and recommend against their use! Tune in to learn why!   In this episode, we unpack new research on the impacts of non-caloric sweeteners. From their impact on insulin secretion to the way they can wreak havoc on the microbiome to how they can trick the palate and actually cause weight gain, we tell you the whole truth about these substances and why they have no business in your body! Plus learn how our keto approach allows for use of real food sweeteners and hear why using a banana or raw honey in a recipe might not kick you out of ketosis!   Also in this episode: . Episode 89: Why We Hate Non-Caloric Sweeteners Why we still can’t get on board with non-caloric sweeteners A few exceptions we make for non-caloric sweetenersXClear Nasal Spray GabaCalm Boost and Burn Herbal Ginger Syrup (NCS free) Why Stevia still sucksStevioside acts directly on pancreatic beta cells to secrete insulin: actions independent of cyclic adenosine monophosphate and adenosine triphosphate-sensitive K+-channel activity A Review on the Pharmacology and Toxicology of Steviol Glycosides Extracted from Stevia rebaudiana Contraceptive Properties of Stevia rebaudiana Effects of chronic administration of Stevia rebaudiana on fertility in rats Effects of Sweeteners on the Gut Microbiota: A Review of Experimental Studies and Clinical Trials Molecular evidence of insulinomimetic property exhibited by steviol and stevioside in diabetes induced L6 and 3T3L1 cells Weight gain and insulin resistanceSugar substitutes: Health controversy over perceived benefits - Kirtida R. Tandel, 2011 Effect of artificial sweeteners on insulin resistance among type-2 diabetes mellitus patients Episode 76: Insulin Resistance Highly ProcessedWhat Is a Whole Food and 5 Reasons Why Non-caloric Sweeteners Suck  Updates on alluloseGastrointestinal Tolerance of D-Allulose in Healthy and Young Adults. A Non-Randomized Controlled Trial - PMC What about monkfruit?The Fruits of Siraitia grosvenorii: A Review of a Chinese Food-Medicine - PMC Effects of aspartame-, monk fruit-, stevia- and sucrose-sweetened beverages on postprandial glucose, insulin and energy intake Insulin secretion stimulating effects of mogroside V and fruit extract of luo han kuo (Siraitia grosvenori Swingle) fruit extract Gain weight by "going diet?" Artificial sweeteners and the neurobiology of sugar cravings: Neuroscience 2010 Intense sweeteners, energy intake and the control of body weight Yacon Syrup Microbiome Impact of Non-caloric SweetenersAre non-nutritive sweeteners obesogenic?  Associations between diet, faecal microbiota, and short-chain fatty acids in morbidly obese subjects  Impact of gut microbiota on host glycemic control Non-nutritive sweeteners in weight management and chronic disease: A review Effects of aspartame-, monk fruit-, stevia-, and sucrose-sweetened beverages on post-prandial glucose, insulin and energy intake Episode 323 Ozempic, Wonder Drug or Too Good to be True? Our Favorite Natural SweetenersRaw Walnut Fudge Chocolate Peanut Butter Gelatin Low Carb Collagen Zucchini Muffins The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook Naturally Nourished: Food-as-Medicine for Optimal Health ebook Supplements for taming sugar cravingsGI lining Powder GABA calm Berberine Boost   Sponsors for this episode:  This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check o