Packaged Keto Foods

The article frames the expanded keto food market as commercial validation of the dietary approach. Studies claiming soluble corn fiber lowers blood sugar use glucose as the control group, making results misleadingly favorable. Soluble corn fiber's sugar content varies so widely between products that label claims cannot be trusted. The article says keto-compliant commercial products were essentially unavailable 15 years ago. The article says consumer demand has led to more low-carbohydrate, keto-compatible food options over 15 years. Bulletproof Coffee is described as coffee with added fat intended to support a fasted metabolic state and sustained energy. Most packaged 'keto-friendly' products are not actually keto-friendly and contain actively harmful ingredients. Maltodextrin scores higher than glucose on the glycemic index and is one of the worst sugars available. Iso-malto-oligosaccharides spike blood sugar and must be avoided on keto despite formerly being recommended. Maltitol scores approximately 52 on the glycemic index despite being marketed as diabetic-friendly. Whey protein isolate ranks among the highest foods on the insulin index.