Much like high fructose corn syrup, agave nectar is a highly processed type of sugar. It comes from the same plant as tequila, the agave plant, which grows in southwestern U.S. and South America. It is a natural sweetener and a sugar substitute and often promoted as a healthier option than table sugar or other sugar substitutes.
Natural sweeteners, including agave nectar undergo processing and refining.
Although natural sugar substitutes may seem healthier than processed table sugar, their vitamin and mineral content isn't significantly different from that of sugar, according to the Mayo Clinic. Honey and sugar, for instance, are nutritionally similar, and both end up in your body as glucose and fructose.
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Agave nectar is about 1 1/2 times sweeter than regular sugar.
It has about 60 calories per tablespoon, compared to 40 calories for the same amount of table sugar. Agave nectar is not healthier than honey, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, or any other type of sweetener. Although, it is low on the glycemic index, making it a better option than refined sugar for diabetics. Alot better, no.
Madava Organic Agave Nectar is an all-natural sugar replacement made from the juice of the Weber
Blue Agave plant. It's a simple plant based food that is a healthy
alternative to highly processed sugar and artificial sweeteners. Our Raw
Agave Nectar is a perfect all-purpose sweetener. It can be used for
cooking, baking, and general everyday use.
Wholesome Organic Blue Agave is a sweet, mild nectar is 25% sweeter than sugar. It is a perfect multi-purpose sweetener for beverages, fresh fruit and general table-top use with a Glycemic index of 39 or less. Blue Agave is non-crystallizing and quick dissolving.
Choose sweeteners based on taste than what health benefits they are claimed to have.
According to the American Diabetes Association, the key to keeping your blood glucose levels on target is to substitute small portions of sweets and sweeteners for other carb-containing foods in your meals and snacks.
The
key to keeping your blood glucose levels on target is to substitute
small portions of sweets and sweeteners for other carb-containing foods
in your meals and snacks. - See more at:
http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/understanding-carbohydrates/sugar-and-desserts.html#sthash.oIvhiBXb.dpuf
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