The Secret Sugar Alternative That Improves Fat Burning, Blood Sugar, Liver and Gut Health

So one of the things about alulose is about 70% of it doesn't actually get absorbed into your bloodstream. It actually just gets metabolized and taken out through your urine. Most artificial and natural sugars, they get fermented in the gut, but alulose doesn't. Well, welcome back to the podcast today's episode is on the secret sugar alternative that improves fat burning blood sugar, liver and gut health. If you're consuming a lot of sugar, just eat whole real foods or find a good, natural sugar alternative. I'm going to break that down in this episode here. You guys are in for a treat with this. And of course, if you need health coaching, if you need lab testing, we're always here to help send us an email at [email protected] and put in the subject line health coaching or labs or whatever it is you're looking for. We are here to guide you when it comes to your health journey and make sure you're not just trying to figure everything out all on your own. 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And they only increase inflammatory conditions in the body. So they're really no better, if not worse for you than process sugar. But there are several good natural sweeteners that are not synthetically derived, but instead come from nature and don't increase your blood sugar and insulin levels. The most popular natural sweeteners include stevia, monk fruit and sugar alcohols, but many people have noticed issues with gas, bloating and other problems using these sugar alternatives. A newer natural sweetener has emerged with compelling research behind it. And many functional and alternative health experts believe it may be the best natural sweetener. The sweetener I'm talking about is alulose. In this video, you will learn what alulose is, where it comes from, how it impacts our blood sugar and insulin levels, what health benefits may come from using it, and how to use it properly in recipes and in baking. I'll also go over some key pointers on how to use it properly. So let's start with understanding really what alulose is. It's a monosaccharide, which means that it's a simple sugar, and it's similar to fructose in structure. Fructose is what we find in all your different fruits, right? That's the common sugar and fruits as well as things like corn. Now, alulose can be naturally found in maple syrup, molasses, figs, raisins and jackfruit. So it's in several different dietary sources. It tastes very similar to regular sugar and has a very similar texture, but here's the caveat. It has about 90% fewer calories and very little impact on your blood sugar. And that makes alulose a potentially good option for those watching their weight, because it's a low glycemic and keto-friendly option. And it's also safe for diabetics as it doesn't significantly raise your blood sugar and insulin levels compared to table sugar. You can also replace it in recipes that call for sugar in an easy one to one swap, and it works great for baking. Although you do have to adjust for oven temperature and baking time as alulose cooks faster. So it actually caramelizes and browns faster. So we recommend reducing the baking temperature by 25 to 50 degrees. And the overall baking time by about 10%. So if a recipe said, you know, cook for 30 minutes at 450 degrees or 400 degrees, you know, if it was 400 degrees, you would reduce it down to about 375 or 350. And if it was 30 minutes, you'd take it down to about 27 minutes. That way it cooks properly without over-carbonalizing and over-baking. And that means it may lead to a lower risk of gastrointestinal upset. So again, a lot of sugar alcohols, they're causing a lot of issues of bloating and gas. And so for me, a Rethra tall or Zylethal, I just don't do well with I get gas. I get bloating when I consume it because of the fermentation. Whereas with alulose, there's very little fermentation that takes place. So you would need really high doses in order to have that same effect. And so there might be some people that still experience it, but it's extremely rare. That's been kind of the anecdotal evidence and also shown in research. Is that most people tolerate it really, really well without any of these kind of sensitivities? There's about 2% of our society that still will struggle with alulose. And of course, for that 2%, I would recommend avoiding it. But for about 98% of the population, they're going to be able to consume alulose, not have a negative effect on blood sugar insulin levels and not have the gas in a bloating. And so let's go into the benefits of alulose. Of course, I talked about blood sugar, super important alulose has a low glycemic index. And that means when you consume it, your blood sugar really doesn't move much, right? It doesn't go way up and doesn't increase a lot of insulin. It actually helps protect the pancreatic beta cells, which play a key role in producing insulin. According to a 2023 systematic review and meta analysis. So the gold standard of research, it was in plus one journal, taking five grams or 10 grams of alulose. Reduced post-pranials, that means post-meal glucose levels. So it actually reduced it, suggesting it may be a great option for managing blood sugar levels. Alulose has also been shown to keep insulin levels down because you might see your blood sugar say the same, but your insulin, if your insulin goes way up, that high insulin is going to end up leading to insulin resistance, it's going to stop fat burning, it's going to end up causing metabolic problems. So you want something that doesn't increase blood sugar a lot, but also it doesn't increase insulin and alulose really, really fits right into that. It keeps your blood sugar and insulin stable and that allows your body to burn fat for fuel. And that helps you burn through dangerous visceral fat, the kind of fat that surrounds your organs and causes more inflammation in your body. 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Good gut bacteria like your bifidobacter, your lactobacillus, your acrimansia. They actually interact with IELOS and they actually create, they actually metabolize IELOS and create healthy, short-chain fatty acids. These healthy postbiotics that help reduce inflammation and support the intestinal cell mitochondria. In particular, IELOS consumption increases buteric acid, which is one of the most powerful postbiotic compounds that helps maintain gut barrier function and lowers the risk of metabolic issues linked to gut dysbiosis. In a 2023 study published in the journal of Functional Foods, IELOS helped to improve intestinal barrier function and reduce leaky gut syndrome. That's huge, guys, because when we create a stronger, healthier intestinal lining, that is going to reduce inflammation. That means you're going to have less inflammation. That means you're going to have more energy, less joint pain, better libido, better mental clarity, better hormone function. It's super important. That's very positive news. It's one of the main reasons why functional health practitioners are big fans of IELOS. In general, I like Stevia as a good natural sweetener, but the research on Stevia, the health benefits of it are just not as compelling. Although they are, there are some good benefits, not as compelling as the health benefits of IELOS. How do we use IELOS? IELOS has a very similar taste and texture to table sugar. That's actually good. That means it can be used similarly to table sugar and be an excellent substitute. If you're converting a recipe, it's really easy. It's a one-to-one ratio. All you have to do is reduce the baking time and the baking temperature, which I'll touch on again shortly. You can use IELOS and just about anything, including sauces, syrups, dressings, baked goods. You can find granulated and liquid versions, depending on your needs. IELOS is also a common ingredient in sugar-free processed foods, including things like frozen yogurts, ice cream, cookies, pastries, other baked goods, cereal bars, candy pudding, salad dressing, syrups and sauces. You're going to see it all over the place, especially as it becomes more popular. You're starting to see it pop up. We're going to see it over the next five years. Just be used more and more because the research is more compelling. There's going to be more consumer demand, which is going to drive down the cost. Right now, the cost is still a little bit high. As the consumer demand goes up, the cost will come down over time. But you still have to be careful with those processed foods. In general, you want to focus on real foods and less processed foods. Those processed foods may not contain table sugar, but you got to remember, there's still processed foods and they still may result in other health risks. Always read the ingredient list, try to opt for whole foods and homemade options instead of packaged products. All IELOS is made through an enzymatic conversion, primarily from fructose, that can be found in things like corn, wheat and sugarbeats. Some of the sources out there may be genetically modified. And that's why I recommend when you're looking for Allulose, look for an organic Allulose source. That is going to tell you that there's not going to be pesticides, herbicides, GMOs, things like that associated with it. So I have a few good options with links in the description of this video or podcast. So if you're listening to this on podcast or you're watching the video, check the description box or the show notes and I'll have links for organic Allulose sources. Now my general take on natural sweeteners, whole food source, ideally. So it should be something not just derived in a lab, but actually comes from a whole real food. That's a problem with Asperer team and Splenda. They are derived specifically in a lab. There's no whole food source there. Whereas Stevia, Monk Fruit, as well as sugar, alcohols and Allulose are all whole foods. They start with an actual food. They start with fructose from a food or they start with actually stevia, the stevia leaf, right, or the Monk Fruit itself and then they pull it from that. So it starts with the whole food. You also want one that has a low risk of side effects or digestive complaint. So that rules out a lot of your sugar alcohols because for a lot of people, there are some people that do great with sugar alcohols, right? So I don't want to throw the baby out with the bath water. It's about 50% of the population. They don't have digestive problems when they consume sugar alcohols. The other 50% has a lot of digestive problems. I do. So I avoid sugar alcohols. I stick with Stevia Monk Fruit and Allulose, which I don't have any digestive issues with and they have positive nutritional benefits and they have benefits for the gut microbiomes. They actually have support my microbiome. So that's the key there. Now remember when you're using Allulose, you do want to make sure that you're adjusting. If you're using it for baking, you want to make sure you're adjusting the cooking time, 25 to 50 degrees lower. If you're doing a one to one substitute with sugar. So if you're baking cookies and it calls for a cup of sugar, you use a cup of Allulose. And then if the recipe says 425, you bring the temperature down to let's say 400 degrees. Okay. And then you cook it for about 10% less time. So if it's a 30 minute recipe, you cook it for 27 minutes. If you do that, you're going to do great with it and Allulose can be really beneficial. So guys, I would love to hear your experience with Allulose. 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