Sugar-Free Candy
To continue allowing ketones instead of carbs to provide the body with fuel, you should steer clear of sugar-free candies. Many sugar substitutes, beverages, and candies touted as being “sugar-free” and calorie-free are in fact made with sugar. They earn their sugar-free label because they are typically made from natural or artificial sweeteners instead of natural or nutritive sugars known to spike blood sugar. The list of artificial sweeteners includes erythritol, sorbitol, and maltitol. But sugar-free candies can spike blood sugar causing the body to produce insulin and slow or stop ketone production. Just read the label on the package and you’ll see which artificial sweetener was added to this so-called sugar-free product. The next time you have a sweet crave, reach for a natural candy such as raspberries or blackberries. They have less than 8 g of carbs per 1 cup serving.
