Allulose is a sugar substitute.

1 - 15 times more expensive than sugar, but you shouldn't be eating bucketloads of sugar anyway

2 - Far lower in calories than sugar

3 - Does not spike insulin or blood sugar

4 - Not only does it not spike blood sugar, but it may actually blunt the sugar spike of other carbs eaten with the meal.

5 - This is the most mind-blowing of all. It actually increases GLP-1, ie has a similar effect in the body as what Ozempic is doing, so it makes you feel full and eat less, thereby promoting less obesity. You are less likely to binge on the sweets.

I haven't tried it yet. I may start adding it to my coffee first to see what it tastes like.

Edited Monday at 11:26 PM1 day by save the frogs

Here is the study:

It also appears to lower triglycerides.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11207032/#sec5-nutrients-16-01821

The global rise in type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity necessitates innovative dietary interventions. This study investigates the effects of allulose, a rare sugar shown to reduce blood glucose, in a rat model of diet-induced obesity and T2D.

The allulose group exhibited lower food consumption and increased levels of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), enhancing glucose regulation and appetite control.

Additionally, allulose prevented liver triglyceride accumulation ...

I'd like to try it. Heard about it awhile ago. Using Monkfruit now, as I'm trying to get away from Equal and Splenda. It mirrors some of those in that substitute. Monkfruit is from a Chinese melon and Allulose is from raisins and figs, both high sugar fruits. Allulose supposedly can be used more like sugar, while Monkfruit is good in cereal and coffee. Monkfruit is more sweet than sugar and Allulose is less, so more is needed. Anything that's safe without using sugar is good.

9 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

I'd like to try it. Heard about it awhile ago. Using Monkfruit now, as I'm trying to get away from Equal and Splenda. It mirrors some of those in that substitute. Monkfruit is from a Chinese melon and Allulose is from raisins and figs, both high sugar fruits. Allulose supposedly can be used more like sugar, while Monkfruit is good in cereal and coffee. Monkfruit is more sweet than sugar and Allulose is less, so more is needed. Anything that's safe without using sugar is good.

Ok, thanks.

I didn't know that about Allulose.

So it may not work well in coffee then?

Yeah, monkfruit is a good one too.

2 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

Ok, thanks.

I didn't know that about Allulose.

So it may not work well in coffee then?

Yeah, monkfruit is a good one too.

I want to try Allulose as taste matters also. Monkfruit is good in coffee and on cereal. Having both would be good for different times.

Agave nectar is a good one. Low glycemic and fairly unprocessed. And not carcinogenic, like many others.

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Wow!!!

It sounds amazing stuff.....just ordered from Lazada.....I'm pre-diabetic so interested to see if it drops my HbA1c numbers.

Thanks for that.

When buying Monkfruit please read the ingredients. Sometimes there are additional sweeteners mixed inside because Monkfruit alone can have a bitter aftertaste.

10 minutes ago, MIke B Bad said:

.I'm pre-diabetic so interested to see if it drops my HbA1c numbers.

Let me know how it tastes in coffee.

And keep us updated on your HBA1C.

We should have an HBA1C competition on here.

Just now, msbkk said:

When buying Monkfruit please read the ingredients. Sometimes there are additional sweeteners mixed inside because Monkfruit alone can have a bitter aftertaste.

Starbucks back home used to have packets of monkfruit mixed with stevia.

I've been using Allulose for the past 6 years.

7 years of zero home-use sugar. I cut back on Erythritol after a year and switched to Allulose or Monkfruit for the majority of cooking instead. I even tried making my own Monkfruit syrup, buying dried Monkfruit at Warrarote Market. Seven years ago, the world was not so friendly to people trying to avoid sugar. These days, you can find good sugar substitutes everywhere.
I prefer powdered Allulose for my cooking needs, as it dissolves more easily, especially when making chocolate. For desserts, I prefer a mix of Allulose and Monkfruit. I found a syrup in a supermarket that is a liquid blend of 85% Monkfruit, 15% Erythritol, and tastes very natural!

6 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

Let me know how it tastes in coffee.

And keep us updated on your HBA1C.

We should have an HBA1C competition on here.

Last two 41 and 39.....555

5 minutes ago, FolkGuitar said:

I've been using Allulose for the past 6 years.

7 years of zero home-use sugar. I cut back on Erythritol after a year and switched to Allulose or Monkfruit for the majority of cooking instead. I even tried making my own Monkfruit syrup, buying dried Monkfruit at Warrarote Market. Seven years ago, the world was not so friendly to people trying to avoid sugar. These days, you can find good sugar substitutes everywhere.
I prefer powdered Allulose for my cooking needs, as it dissolves more easily, especially when making chocolate. For desserts, I prefer a mix of Allulose and Monkfruit. I found a syrup in a supermarket that is a liquid blend of 85% Monkfruit, 15% Erythritol, and tastes very natural!

Have you monitored your blood sugar or HbA1c during that time?

2 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

Starbucks back home used to have packets of monkfruit mixed with stevia.

Mostly drink coffee black, maybe a Latte from a vendo now & than. Occassionally a packet of sugar, which I don't fear. Avoid added or excess sugar if something has, and use sparingly in recipes. But do use sugar, never a substitute.

Though still addicted to pastries, but less than before, and somehow, my HbA1C has gone down over the past 6 yrs, from 6.3 - 5.7 - 5.5 - 5.3 to now 5.0 at last test. Kind of mind boggling, though I did cut way back on bread, pasta, potatoes, and never a rice fan.

Though past year, allowed some bread & potatoes back in, and still went down again.

5 hours ago, save the frogs said:

Allulose is a sugar substitute.

1 - 15 times more expensive than sugar, but you shouldn't be eating bucketloads of sugar anyway

2 - Far lower in calories than sugar

3 - Does not spike insulin or blood sugar

4 - Not only does it not spike blood sugar, but it may actually blunt the sugar spike of other carbs eaten with the meal.

5 - This is the most mind-blowing of all. It actually increases GLP-1, ie has a similar effect in the body as what Ozempic is doing, so it makes you feel full and eat less, thereby promoting less obesity. You are less likely to binge on the sweets.

I haven't tried it yet. I may start adding it to my coffee first to see what it tastes like.

I've been using it in tea for months now, and it's quite acceptable. There will never be anything like processed sugar - it was formulated to be cheap, easy to make and quite addictive, but Allulose is the closest thing for me.

I've tried Monk Fruit, Stevia in both liquid and powder form, Equal etc., but Allulose rises to the top for me, especially when I can enjoy sweetened tea without fear of the blood sugar spiking.

4 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Agave nectar is a good one. Low glycemic and fairly unprocessed. And not carcinogenic, like many others.

I prefer Agave syrup but it's hit and miss for availability in LOS. I always bought a goodly amount when visiting family in California to bring back, but my days of making that trip are over.

3 hours ago, MIke B Bad said:

Have you monitored your blood sugar or HbA1c during that time?

No need. I eat virtually no sugar, and very small amounts of green vegetables. No fruits at all, other than some berries in yogurt once or twice a month. Nothing that would cause my blood-sugar levels to rise. I do, however, get a yearly health check that would pick up any abnormalities.

Just one of advantages of the Keto lifestyle, one that can help reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

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13 minutes ago, FolkGuitar said:

No need. I eat virtually no sugar, and very small amounts of green vegetables. No fruits at all, other than some berries in yogurt once or twice a month. Nothing that would cause my blood-sugar levels to rise. I do, however, get a yearly health check that would pick up any abnormalities.

Just one of advantages of the Keto lifestyle, one that can help reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

Sounds like the perfect diet, I'm jealous ........if you have an annual check up no harm is just requesting a HbA1c......easy done, and then you know you are definitely in the clear........I wish I'd been checking.

3 hours ago, MIke B Bad said:

Sounds like the perfect diet, I'm jealous ........if you have an annual check up no harm is just requesting a HbA1c......easy done, and then you know you are definitely in the clear........I wish I'd been checking.

Not quite perfect; I do miss a good sandwich. But 'Dirty' Keto works for me, and has for the past seven years. I just remember to break it for 2-3 days two or three times a year, so I don't start dreaming of French fries, sourdough bread, and fruit. Lots of fruit. LOL! But by the 3rd day, my old bones start aching again, so it's back to Keto to feel good again!

I have been using this monk fruit syrup for a while and I'm very pleased with it. To me, it tastes very much like sugar, except for a slight herbal flavor that is hardly noticeable. There is no aftertaste at all.

I mostly use it in tea, although sometimes I also add it to protein powder. To make it easier to use, I put it into little plastic bottles with squirt top caps. Then I just add a couple of small squirts to my tea.

According to the label, it is 90% monk fruit extract and 10% monk fruit powder. It also lists NS202 as a preservative, although it does not say how much is used. It specifically says that it does not contain erythritol. It also says it has 0 calories and zero everything really.

It comes in a 750 ml bottle and costs around ฿160.

https://shopee.co.th/product/27757234/24526858024

I stay away from it because it's white.

White sugar, white flour, white bread, white pasta, mashed potatoes, NO BUENO

Fruits, nuts, proteins, vegetables OK

Cauliflower and Egg Whites, also OK

Not all whites are bad. 😄

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Not all whites are bad

15 hours ago, FolkGuitar said:

Not quite perfect; I do miss a good sandwich. But 'Dirty' Keto works for me, and has for the past seven years. I just remember to break it for 2-3 days two or three times a year, so I don't start dreaming of French fries, sourdough bread, and fruit. Lots of fruit. LOL! But by the 3rd day, my old bones start aching again, so it's back to Keto to feel good again!

This is a win for your team here.

Although there are all sorts of conflicting studies out there, this one shows Keto improves lifespan 14%.

Pat yourself on the back.

Although I caved in and had a crappy chocolate muffin from 7-11 yesterday.

The cravings are intense sometimes and impossible to shake off.

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