Question

Is monk fruit sweetener ok? It’s allowed on keto. Wondering if it would be allowed on IP too?  

Answer 1

Stevia and sucralose are the approved sweeteners

Comments

I use a stevia liquid made by Sweet Leaf, it's pure stevia extract. Super sweet, can only use a little. Truvia (I don't have any to reference) has other ingredients and Pure Via (which I have here in packet form), well the first ingredient is dextrose. The sweeteners in the packets seem to contain non-protocol ingredients while some of the loose, granular versions are fine. Just check the labels.  

Answer 2

No monk fruit on phase one

Answer 3

Ok. Thanks

Answer 4

Curious though. why is monk fruit ok for keto but not for IP?  

Comments

IP is a ketogenic diet (you are in nutritional ketosis). But it's also a low calorie, low fat, moderate protein diet. Most "keto" diets are higher fat and higher protein (therefore higher calorie).  

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As for monk fruit, IP approves sweeteners that not not provide an insulin response.  

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Thank you  

Answer 5

That’s strange since I was told is WAS ok to use because it doesn’t provide an insulin response.  

Answer 6

I actually asked IP scientific support and they confirmed that it is approved!  

Comments

Interesting! You would have thought that with a total revamp of all the materials and website, they might have mentioned that!  

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@manganous exactly! Also wish they would've included in the new protocol that unsweetened sparkling water is allowed!  

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@tallyman I’d have to check the new website but the old one did say in the Q&A that it was allowed.