In theory, it's high in fructose and low on the glycemic index, making it a better option than refined sugar. read more
Agave Nectar: A Sweetener That is Even Worse Than Sugar Written by Joe Leech, MS on June 9, 2017 The harmful effects of sugar are among the few things that most health experts agree on. read more
Agave packs 20 calories per teaspoon, five more than granulated sugar, but, like honey, it’s sweeter than sugar, so you need less to achieve the same level of sweetness. A general substitution is to use one-third less agave nectar than you would white sugar and reduce other liquids by one-fourth. read more
Agave nectar has a very low GI, primarily because almost all of the sugar in it is fructose. It has very little glucose, at least when compared to regular sugar. A recent study in mice compared the metabolic effects of Agave nectar and sucrose (plain sugar) after 34 days. read more