Keto Starbucks Order (beyond HWC)

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#1

Clearly this post is for the Starbucks enthusiasts out there. My typical order is an americano with HWC, but sometimes I want a flavor so I’ll get one of the sugar free pumps (the 3 they have range from 0-2g carbs I think). Has anybody noticed if these kick you out of ketosis? I don’t personally test my ketones, but I remember a blog or podcast from Dr. Fung saying that artificial sweeteners can produce an insulin response. Can anybody confirm?

(Tim W) #2

It’s very individual.

For me, any fake sweetener other than aspartame or the sugar alcohols that I use in home (they are not as common in the wild) works ok but acesulfame potassium (ACE-K for short) and most of the other fakies will kick me out of ketosis for days and starts a carb crave cycle (might be in my mind but repeated “experiments” seem to confirm this effect).

So, you really have to do your own experiments. I will say I researched the sugar free syrups at starbucks and, from what I rememberize they had ACE-K, something I can’t mess with, so I have to abstain from them. Before I learned this, I tried a double pump of a sugar free syrup, cold brew, light ice, blended like a frappachino, it did not taste good. I was going to play with the sugar free syrup content until I did the research, realized they would likely stop ketosis, and I just quit playing with that. Back to black joe and/or maybe a little HWC.

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #3

Black coffee with no sugar. Guaranteed keto.

#4

Thank you very much! I had no idea about that ACE-K, great info. I fell ill with the flu this week which is why it took me so long to respond, but I appreciate you taking the time to reply to my question!

(Jen ) #5

Hello Starbucks addicts! I’ve been getting a modified version of my favorite… HWC, coffee, and Splenda (I bring my own- I use one packet and it hasn’t knocked me out of ketosis yet!).

Another spin- I love their passion tea lemonade (used to get it double sweetened, good gravy). Keto- iced passion tea with a gigantic shot of HWC, no sweetener at all.

Both are delicious and are working for me. :blush: