How good is agave nectar
April 4, 2009
Agave nectar is now increasingly being used as a flavoring in most sweet victuals. However, its immense health benefits and medicinal value remain known only to native populations. The Aztecs are known for their mode of skin treatment using Agave nectar. They effectively used to treat all skin problems by making a mixture of Agave nectar and salt.
Recent researchers also agree that Agave has abundant remedial potential. If applied on the skin surface, Agave nectar is found to provide relief from pus producing bacteria such as Staph aureus. When salt gets added to Agave nectar, its anti-microbial property gets further boosted. Agave nectar is also found to be effective in fighting against intestinal bacteria.
It is high time refined sweeteners such as granulated sugar and corn syrup gave way to Agave nectar. Artificially refined sugars are found to contain certain elements that lead to high glycemic index. Such food factors make a negative impact on our blood sugar level.
Foods that make a sudden increase in the blood sugar trigger the release of the hormone insulin. An excessive release of insulin is associated with the development of Metabolic Syndrome. The ultimate result of this phenomenon includes type II diabetes, abdominal weight gain, obesity, cholesterol and increased blood pressure.
One of the most health-friendly aspects of agave nectar is its favorable glycemic profile. The sweetness of agave nectar owes its origin to a complex form of fructose called inulin. Fructose is the natural sugar abundantly present in all ripe fruits.
The carbohydrate present in agave nectar has a low glycemic index. This supply it with sweetness that is devoid of the unpleasant “sugar rush.” Agave nectar is thus a delicious natural sweetener that can be used moderately even by obese dieters.
So, it is always advisable to make your cook replace high-glycemic and refined sugars with agave nectar if you are really interested in maintaining your health.
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From what I can gather, not all agave “nectar”is the same, and the processing, can make it not only NOT raw, but actually quite refined and concentrated as a fractionated product, which in spite of an apparent low G.I. is actually not so great for the metabolism as the high fructose level requires metabolism in the liver rather than the digestive track. Lots of controversy and questions, but I’ll start with this one. Thanks, and it would be nice if it turns out that all the negative press was wrong. Please be scientific and honest. in your response. I have the health of children in my care an mind.