The truth about agave nectar
Agave nectar is one of those silver bullets that’s appeared, mostly in so-called health foods, in the wake of increased public consciousness about high-fructose corn syrup. Don’t believe the hype, processed sugar is processed sugar, whether it comes from corn, cane, beets or cacti. (Chef’s hat tip to Marco for the link)
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Rafer sez: @charlieparker that video is actually my source for the statement. The two substances are bad for you, but he...
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Actually, the writer of this article is misinformed. It’s true agave nectar has high levels of fructose; but it’s not...
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razorsharp reblogged this from marco and added:
Craziness. But a good lesson: even with organic, natural, etc food (maybe ESPECIALLY with this kind of food), common...
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I think the lesson to be learned...that unless you’re getting your sugar naturally from...
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Charlie says: Actually, Scott, I think Marco’s right about HFCS and sugar being similar. Watch this video from Dr....
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ha! i was explaining this...someone last night! too much fructose = insulin resistance...
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Agave nectar is one of those silver bullets that’s appeared, mostly in so-called health foods, in the wake of increased...
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If you simply must have some sweets once in a while, a small amount of agave nectar every once in a while isn’t going to...
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