Sugars

Confused by sugars on keto? Not sure which sugars are keto-friendly and which you should be avoiding. We understand, we’ve all been there! Sugars on keto are possibly one of the most confusing things that you will have to get your head around. Here you will find all of the major sugars and sugar substitutes used commercially and we will guide you through which sugars you can eat on a keto diet, which to avoid and which to eat, but only in moderation.

Is Xylitol Keto Friendly formula

Is Xylitol Keto Friendly?

In short, xylitol is keto-friendly, if you are eating a ‘dirty’ keto diet. However, if you have furry friends in the house you may need to be careful as it can be dangerous for certain pets. Read on and we will take you through how to use this keto-friendly sweetener.
A bowl of dextrose with husks of corn

Is Dextrose Keto Friendly?

We’ll keep it simple, dextrose is not keto-friendly. It is a sweetener that is high in carbs which will not help you on your keto journey. However, there are plenty of different, keto-friendly sweeteners out there that you can use. Read on and we will take you through our favorite keto-friendly alternatives to dextrose. 
Maltitol on a keto diet

Can I have Maltitol on a Keto Diet?

Maltitol is not advised for a keto diet, you may be surprised as to how many products advertising themselves as being ‘keto’ or ‘sugar-free’ contain maltitol. Read on to find out what are you looking for and what your best keto-friendly alternative to maltitol are.