Re: Stevia and Agave Nectar

[Guest guest]

Vandana - I use agave nectar on my oatmeal in the morning and I like it a

lot. It's more expensive than other sweeteners (like honey for example).

But it seems to be sweeter than honey, so you don't need as much. I think

it's also supposed to be better for you too, but I don't remember why. Does

anyone know? I can buy an organic kind in my local grocery store.

Carol

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[Guest guest]

Carol,

I know that agave nectar is lower in calories than honey and sugar

and very low on the glycemic index.

On Jan 4, 2007, at 4:32 AM, Carol Minnick wrote:

> Vandana - I use agave nectar on my oatmeal in the morning and I

> like it a

> lot. It's more expensive than other sweeteners (like honey for

> example).

> But it seems to be sweeter than honey, so you don't need as much.

> I think

> it's also supposed to be better for you too, but I don't remember

> why. Does

> anyone know? I can buy an organic kind in my local grocery store.

>

> Carol

[Guest guest]

" janinecmiller " wrote:

> I find Stevia to have an aftertaste. I was wondering if anyone here has tried

Agave Nectar, and if you can describe it. I see it in the store, but it is in a

large bottle, and costly, and if I don't like it, the money is gone and the

large bottle of the stuff will be wasted.

> Thanks. ~J

I've used Blue Agave for some time now. I have to agree, I found Stevia to have

an after taste. This brand name is Wholesome Sweeteners. It is organic with a

low glycemic index. so It absorbs slowly into the body preventing sugar spikes

in the blood. The after taste is less than most honeys.

Chas

[Guest guest]

Oh, it is TOTALLY yummy! I could eat it right off the spoon. Kind of like

pancake syrup without the maple flavor, though they do make a maple-flavored

agave now ... some Ezekiel bread, some organic, free-range eggs, and some

cinnamon .... topped w/organic butter and maple agave ... ahhhhh, heaven for the

French toast lover who misses it! LOL

xxoo

>

> I find Stevia to have an aftertaste. I was wondering if anyone here has tried

Agave Nectar, and if you can describe it. I see it in the store, but it is in a

large bottle, and costly, and if I don't like it, the money is gone and the

large bottle of the stuff will be wasted.

>

> Thanks.

>

> ~J

>

[Guest guest]

I love stevia!

I've not tried agave. But I've also been told that it doesn't raise glucose

levels.

[Guest guest]

I switched brands of Stevia. We use NOW brand which i don't find to have any

bitter aftertaste. Even dear hubby said it is hardly noticeable at all.

>

> I find Stevia to have an aftertaste. I was wondering if anyone here has tried

Agave Nectar, and if you can describe it. I see it in the store, but it is in a

large bottle, and costly, and if I don't like it, the money is gone and the

large bottle of the stuff will be wasted.

>

> Thanks.

>

> ~J

>

[Guest guest]

I prefer stevia by NOW Foods since i don't get the bitter aftertaste.

>I've tried agave and found it quite bland compared to honey.

Below is a comparison between agave and honey by ehow. Quite perplexing.

info on agave.

" Glycemic Index

The glycemic index rates the effect a sweetener has on blood sugar levels, with

lower numbers signaling less overall impact. Honey is usually between 65 and 85

on the index, whereas agave, which contains mostly fructose, can be as low as 11

to 30.

Fructose

Unfortunately, fructose is linked with a variety of negative health impacts,

particularly because it must be metabolized by the liver. Though agave has a

lower glycemic index rating, its high fructose content can actually aggravate

diabetes over time. "

melly

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