Keto Diet Guide

Maltodextrin is a highly processed carbohydrate used as a thickener and preservative. It has a very high glycemic index.

A highly processed sweetener linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and liver disease.

A simple sugar chemically identical to blood sugar. Extremely fast-absorbing, causing rapid insulin spikes.

A liquid mixture of glucose and fructose. Sweeter than table sugar and holds moisture well in baked goods.

Marketed as a healthy natural sugar alternative, but packed with dangerously high levels of fructose.

The primary source of artificial trans fats. Devastating to cardiovascular health.

A sweet, sticky syrup made from sprouted barley. Contains gluten and carbs.

Chemically altered plant starch used to bulk up instant soups and sauces. A highly processed carbohydrate.

A very safe natural carbohydrate extracted from citrus peels or apples to gel jams.