Agavins - I am skeptical as whether the claim that they lower blood glucose levels is correct. I remember when it was claimed that Agave syrup did this as well only to find that it is akin to corn syrup. I find it hard to believe that any sweetener that has a carbohydrate constituent to it would lower glucose levels. It seems like a way to have your cake and eat it too, literally. I think we need to steer our tastebuds away from concentrated sweeteners in general and toward more of a 5 flavor system of balanced tastebuds and nutrition.
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I agree with your skepticism Jamie. It seems like the never ending pursuit to find a "healthy" sweetener instead of focusing on a diet that is not filled with sweet foods is a ridiculous idea. I guess it is a reflection of where our society lacks strength in dietary education.
ReplyDeleteMy mom is a Type II diabetic and when Agave nectar first came onto the scene, I was all about it. I turned her on to it as a good substitute for the artificial sweeteners she was using, only to find out YEARS later that it has pretty much the same effect on the body as corn syrup. I was a sucker! I'm so over products that market to the illnesses people have become afflicted with as a result of our modified diets and lifestyles. Instead of coming up with new products that allow people to make the minimal amount of change, I wish we could somehow eradicate the whole system of food marketing schemes and go back to our roots.
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