Feel free to disagree with me here, but it seems that every year another sweetener hits the shelves and is promoted as a healthy alternative to sugar.
Equal
Splenda
Agave
Stevia
Erythritol
Over the past few years, one of the “natural” sweetener darlings promoted by many (including Dr. Oz) has been agave. It is said that the Aztecs used agave nectar with salt to heal wounds, so it is often referred to as some kind of health food.
In my coaching practice, I'm often asked about alternatives to sugar for baking and for sweetening up coffee, tea, and other beverages. Some people want to know about the sugar substitutes ...
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Is Agave Paleo?
Is Agave Paleo?
The Quick Answer
No, agave syrup/nectar is not paleo.
Why Isn’t Agave Paleo?
Agave is not paleo ( this includes both the syrup & nectar) is because it’s a processed food. To make agave nectar, you have to use a lot of modern cooking tools. It also has few nutrients to offer and contains a high amount of sugar, which is harmful when consumed in large enough amounts.
Agave nectar or agave syrup is made from the agave plant, but it needs to be heated and chemically altered in order to become the sweet, thin, syrup that is bottled and sold in stores. Neither the extreme temperatures nor the added ...
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