Agave

[Guest guest]

What is everyone's opinion on this natural sweetner? It is mostly

fructose, which is a mono-sugar molecule. But I am not sure if it is

totally off limits.

I currently use it to sweeten my coconut kefir. My 5 y/o loves it!

I am afraid he won't like it without the agave.

I am planning to try to find some fresh coconuts, but I currently

just use Zico coconut juice/water. I use body ecology kefir packet,

and let it ferment for 2-5 days. I add about 1 TB agave on day 2 and

it starts to fizz.

Then, when I think it has fermented enough, usually about 3 days, I

put in glass container, add some fresh squeezed lemon juice, stevia

drops, and just a small amount of agave nectar. My son calls this

drink fizzy lemonade. He doesn't even notice the fermented drink at

all and he loves it. It has made a world of difference with his

behavior, skin conditions, and his regular and normal bowel movements.

Anyway, what do you all think about agave nectar?

Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Agave is officially illegal, according to the SCD website. Honey is a pretty good substitute, although it needs to be warmed slightly in order to really be stirred in well to the beverages. It has to be added after the beverage has been fermented, however, otherwise it will interfere with the whole process.

Peace,

On 2/25/08 9:55 AM, " Gray " <leslie.gray@...> wrote:

What is everyone's opinion on this natural sweetner? It is mostly

fructose, which is a mono-sugar molecule. But I am not sure if it is

totally off limits.

[Guest guest]

Can you use Stevia? I think it's SCD legal. Good in both hot and cold dishes. We make lemonade with organic lemons and Stevia, delicious.

[ ] Agave

What is everyone's opinion on this natural sweetner? It is mostly fructose, which is a mono-sugar molecule. But I am not sure if it is totally off limits.I currently use it to sweeten my coconut kefir. My 5 y/o loves it! I am afraid he won't like it without the agave. I am planning to try to find some fresh coconuts, but I currently just use Zico coconut juice/water. I use body ecology kefir packet, and let it ferment for 2-5 days. I add about 1 TB agave on day 2 and it starts to fizz. Then, when I think it has fermented enough, usually about 3 days, I put in glass container, add some fresh squeezed lemon juice, stevia drops, and just a small amount of agave nectar. My son calls this drink fizzy lemonade. He doesn't even notice the fermented drink at all and he loves it. It has made a world of difference with his behavior, skin conditions, and his regular and normal bowel movements.Anyway, what do you all think about agave nectar?Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Here's another way to stir honey into cold beverages. I have a jar of

honey & water that I keep in the cupboard (or in the fridge during warm

weather). I use about equal parts, but the exact proportions are not

important. Just add some water and some honey and shake. It will add

a little more water to your drink, but it doesn't seem to matter.

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--- Schmid <jschmid2007@...> wrote:

> Agave is officially illegal, according to the SCD website. Honey is a

> pretty

> good substitute, although it needs to be warmed slightly in order to

> really

> be stirred in well to the beverages. It has to be added after the

> beverage

> has been fermented, however, otherwise it will interfere with the

> whole

> process.

>

> Peace,

>

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