ORGANIC BLUE AGAVE: A NATURAL LOW GLYCEMIC SWEETENER

If you are looking for a sweetener that is both low glycemic and natural, Organic Blue Agave may be the one for you.  Organic Blue Agave is a natural sweetener extracted from the heart of the agave plant.  It comes in two types, light Organic Blue Agave and amber Organic Raw Blue Agave. 

WHY IS A LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX IMPORTANT?

Insulin spikes caused by the high glycemic index related to sugar intake, are closely related to the inflammation involved in the development of cancerous tumours.  While artificial sweeteners do not have a high glycemic index, many are concerned that they do not come from natural plant sources, and may themselves be carcinogens.  

benefits of agave nectar

While agave nectar is not low calorie (60 calories per tablespoon), it is a low glycemic sweetener that comes from a natural, rather than a synthetic source.  I have found this sweetener to work best in breakfast cereals or hot oatmeal.  I do not recommend it be used to sweeten coffee or tea.  In my opinion, for what that is worth, too much is required to sweeten hot drinks, and as I stated before, the calorie count is not all that low.  For a low glycemic sweetener that works better in hot drinks, you might try coconut sugar.  One benefit of agave nectar; however, is that it can be purchased at your local grocery store, while coconut sugar can only be purchased on line.