Having reaction to Stevia and Xylitol

derry1 wrote: »

sixxpoint wrote: »

If you ate like a normal, human omnivore with no dietary restrictions, do you think you would still have fake sugar headaches? If so, stop consuming "fake sugar"... or better yet, stop doing keto.

Either way, the correlation you made between artificial sugar and headaches doesn't mean that is what is actually giving you headaches. Go to a doctor if you want answers.[/qH

How rude. Some people can get reactions to artificial sugar. (Ate like a normal human being?" You do realise that the Keto diet has been proven to be one of the most healthy diets, as we eat what we call real food. Maybe if she is getting headaches or a reaction to Stevia etc she should try going without the sugar., but to suggest that she gives up Keto is unreal. People with pre-diabetes or diabetics have actually reversed their Blood Glucose Levels doing Keto. What is bad are the processed foods and carbs which converts into sugars. I belong to a forum with thousands of members who are all doing very well on Keto. Doctors are now coming round to the fact how well their patients are doing on keto. We used to be told not to eat animal fat and dairy, this is all changing as this is natural fats that are good for us. The food industry have been making a fortune selling to the public foods with so much sugar. People with diabetes were getting worse because some medical doctors were telling people to eat carbs and low fat foods which were are full of sugar, which were pushing people's Blood Glucose Levels up. No wonder there is a high diabetes rate.You probably eat more fake food than you know. We eat all veg that grows above ground, berries, meat, dairy, cream, real butter cheese. Every person that I know on keto has lost a good amount of weight. Cholesterol good, BP good, and sugar levels have lowered significantly. I suggest that you read up on Keto do some research before advising somebody to give up keto.

Thank you for your support. And yes, I have recently been dx'd as pre-diabetic. Currently on exercise regime and low carb diet. I am not a sweets addict but I do/did eat a lot of carbs. So far I am doing well on the keto diet.

Again, thanks.

CaryB

jaci66 wrote: »

ivyleeger wrote: »

Hey everyone. I've just begun the keto diet and doing well with one exception. I am getting headaches from the fake sugar. This used to occur when I drank diet sodas years ago.

Anyone have suggestions/advice or alternative sweeteners I can try?

Thanks!
Cary B

I don't pretend to be an expert on diets and weight loss - if I were, I probably wouldn't be here trying to lose weight. I was also diagnosed as a diabetic two months ago. I still eat carbs and sugars - I just did my research on it and them and follow certain guidelines - like the macros.

Having said that... If you just started this keto diet AND you started using 'fake sugars' then try cutting back a little and give your body time to adjust to one them. It could just be a reaction to the big change in your eating habits. If you can show that it is the 'fake sugars', then take them out of your diet and introduce more natural sugars like honey or Truvia, etc.

Some of the fake sugars do give me headaches. It's been months of trial and error to find what works for me. Everyone is different and their bodies react differently. Your body needs sugars so don't just cut them out. Same with carbs, just find the best carbs out there for you and your situation.

River_Goddess wrote: »

There is a Low Carb forum/group and Keto groups on here where you don't have to wade through people's judgements about your diet.

Just look them up in the forum/group search.

Also, perhaps try Erythrotol? It's a natural sugar like stevia or xylitol (NOT an artificial sweetener like aspartame). I like the taste and don't get headaches or tummy aches from it.

(See you in the keto groups... way friendlier over there.)

Julied7769 wrote: »

Stevia is from the ragweed family and so there are many people who cannot tolerate it. I am one of those people. Also, if you have a reaction to chlorine, you will more than likely have a reaction to Splenda. I cannot have any artificial sweeteners. I have to be very careful with all the low fat foods, protein bars and shakes, etc. I don't know a good alternative. I just avoid it and eat real sugar in moderation.