The ketogenic diet , which seems to be in fashion lately, is a style of eating in which the consumption of carbohydrates is restricted, with the aim that the body uses fat for energy .
This eating regimen gets its name from ketosis , which is a metabolic state during which ketone bodies are produced. These components are generated to be used as a source of energy when carbohydrates are considerably reduced and a high amount of lipids begins to be oxidized.
Hence, the restriction in carbohydrate consumption is made, which implies the elimination of refined sugar and certain sweeteners. Excess sugar in food does not promote a healthy lifestyle, whether you want to follow a ketogenic diet or not. It is associated with a number of devastating health risks.
What alternatives do we have then? Natural options, such as monk fruit , are much safer.
Foods and drinks containing monk fruit can expand low-carb options for those trying to manage weight with a ketogenic diet, as well as people with diabetes thanks to the low glycemic index of the monk fruit sweetener.
Emphasizing the compatibility of monk fruit with the ketogenic diet, a frequently asked question is whether this natural sweetener can get us out of ketosis. The answer is no.
This means that monk fruit extract contains zero calories . Unlike other "healthy sweeteners" like agave nectar or maple syrup, monk fruit sweetener has a very small amount of carbs, meaning you can use it in moderation without worrying about it interfering with your ketogenic diet. .
To include monk fruit in your keto diet, we recommend our Monk ® PURE presentation , which is a highly concentrated fine powder, 100% monk fruit extract. You can purchase it here .
