Blue Agave Plant

Blue Agave Plant

Agave nectar has a low-glycemic index for one reason only: it’s largely made of fructose, which although it has a low-glycemic index, is probably the single most damaging form of sugar when used as a sweetener. With the exception of pure liquid fructose, agave nectar has the highest fructose content of any commercial sweetener.

I just read this article written by Dr. Jonny Bowden, about agave syrup and how it actually ISN’T the best thing since sliced bread.  I have to admit, this article came as a shock to me as I read it, and I have used agave syrup on occasion in my own house.  Luckily, I don’t have a major sweet tooth and therefore don’t add sweeteners to everything I eat or drink.

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