Comments on: The Truth About Agave: It is a Great Alternative to Sugar, Honey and other Natural Sweeteners. http://blog.xagave.com/the-truth-about-agave-it-is-a-great-alternative-to-sugar-honey-and-other-natural-sweeteners/ Just another WordPress site Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:51:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: mary http://blog.xagave.com/the-truth-about-agave-it-is-a-great-alternative-to-sugar-honey-and-other-natural-sweeteners/#comment-123 mary Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:48:25 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=720#comment-123 My take on all of these writeups and arguements is, if you can avoid xgave, agave and all the man made sweetners and even sugar do that. sweeten your food with natural fruit then. I know it's difficult if yr drinking coffee or cereal. Lets preserve our lifes. I just started using xagave which l bought from my local Costco store but with all the controversy, l am uncomfortable l am going to train my test bud. l am not going to use any more sweetner period. On the other hand, if you must use something maybe the good old sugar in the raw. at least you know it's sugar, use in moderation, really really in moderation, be active and you should be good. For coffee or tea use very little sugar. for cereal chop some sweet fruit into it like some apple or half a mashed banana. They are all natural no adulteration. That's my take on these sweetners. My take on all of these writeups and arguements is, if you can avoid xgave, agave and all the man made sweetners and even sugar do that. sweeten your food with natural fruit then. I know it’s difficult if yr drinking coffee or cereal. Lets preserve our lifes. I just started using xagave which l bought from my local Costco store but with all the controversy, l am uncomfortable l am going to train my test bud. l am not going to use any more sweetner period. On the other hand, if you must use something maybe the good old sugar in the raw. at least you know it’s sugar, use in moderation, really really in moderation, be active and you should be good. For coffee or tea use very little sugar. for cereal chop some sweet fruit into it like some apple or half a mashed banana. They are all natural no adulteration. That’s my take on these sweetners.

]]> By: JD Mumma, Ami. http://blog.xagave.com/the-truth-about-agave-it-is-a-great-alternative-to-sugar-honey-and-other-natural-sweeteners/#comment-122 JD Mumma, Ami. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:16:38 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=720#comment-122 Are you saying that inulin has the same digestive affect as the naturally occurring fiber in the apple that you used as a comparison? Are you saying that inulin has the same digestive affect as the naturally occurring fiber in the apple that you used as a comparison?

]]> By: Christina Saunders http://blog.xagave.com/the-truth-about-agave-it-is-a-great-alternative-to-sugar-honey-and-other-natural-sweeteners/#comment-121 Christina Saunders Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:32:20 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=720#comment-121 What exactly is the organic enzyme used by you to break down the fructans into sugar. What exactly is the organic enzyme used by you to break down the fructans into sugar.

]]> By: admin http://blog.xagave.com/the-truth-about-agave-it-is-a-great-alternative-to-sugar-honey-and-other-natural-sweeteners/#comment-117 admin Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:13:21 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=720#comment-117 Norm, looks like we're arguing the same point. We agree that the difference between fruit and basic agave is the fiber that you find in fruit. That's why Xagave is so much healthier than other agave nectars. We recognize this and blend inulin, a pre-biotic fiber, with our white agave nectar (a healthier nectar than the rest of the market that uses blue agave) so the result is 2.5 grams of fiber per tablespoon, or 12% of the recommended daily value per serving. Norm, looks like we’re arguing the same point. We agree that the difference between fruit and basic agave is the fiber that you find in fruit. That’s why Xagave is so much healthier than other agave nectars. We recognize this and blend inulin, a pre-biotic fiber, with our white agave nectar (a healthier nectar than the rest of the market that uses blue agave) so the result is 2.5 grams of fiber per tablespoon, or 12% of the recommended daily value per serving.

]]> By: Katy http://blog.xagave.com/the-truth-about-agave-it-is-a-great-alternative-to-sugar-honey-and-other-natural-sweeteners/#comment-116 Katy Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:42:19 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=720#comment-116 I just love it. And just like anything else it must be used in moderation. It's in my coffee in my tea and you don't have to use too much. It tasted like sugar but not the harm that sugar does to your body. I just love it. And just like anything else it must be used in moderation. It’s in my coffee in my tea and you don’t have to use too much. It tasted like sugar but not the harm that sugar does to your body.

]]> By: Norm http://blog.xagave.com/the-truth-about-agave-it-is-a-great-alternative-to-sugar-honey-and-other-natural-sweeteners/#comment-115 Norm Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:11:00 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=720#comment-115 Scientists have concluded that fruit is good for you because it has sugar with fiber -- FIBER. Sugar taken alone like agave, sucrose, honey etc without the fiber is bad for you. Glucose is the fundamental energy source for all living things. there are receptors for glucose throughout the body as oppose to fructose. Fructose DOES NOT stimulate insulin which is not a good thing. Their are not receptors for fructose as you probably already know. Why do I say this? Because fructose leads to high LDLs (pattern b) which in turn causes heart disease. It's really bad when you start COMPARING a fruit to agave. I mean really. Fruit has nutrients and FIBER. though agave and an apple may have the same fructose content, it can't be compared. please stop the disinformation. Scientists have concluded that fruit is good for you because it has sugar with fiber — FIBER. Sugar taken alone like agave, sucrose, honey etc without the fiber is bad for you.

Glucose is the fundamental energy source for all living things. there are receptors for glucose throughout the body as oppose to fructose. Fructose DOES NOT stimulate insulin which is not a good thing. Their are not receptors for fructose as you probably already know. Why do I say this? Because fructose leads to high LDLs (pattern b) which in turn causes heart disease.

It’s really bad when you start COMPARING a fruit to agave. I mean really. Fruit has nutrients and FIBER. though agave and an apple may have the same fructose content, it can’t be compared.

please stop the disinformation.

]]> By: dani http://blog.xagave.com/the-truth-about-agave-it-is-a-great-alternative-to-sugar-honey-and-other-natural-sweeteners/#comment-114 dani Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:35:59 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=720#comment-114 I have no issues with Agave Nectar. I've heard a lot of the debate and have dove into fairly deeply. I use the Raw Unprocessed kind.. and yes there is a difference even though many cry otherwise. Everything is 'technically processed'... if you put an apple in a juicer it is 'processed'. The key is whether there is harmful adulteration during that 'process'. And there are different types of Agave and ways in which they are processed depending on the manufacturer. It's key to know and trust those who make the products you take into your body. A few reasons why I use it.. 1- I don't have to use as much. So comparing if you eat a pound of each... Is a bad way to assess their merits. With Agave I use WAY less to achieve the same sweetness. 2- Fructose is what you find in NATURAL fruits like apples, etc. Fructose is absorbed into the body slower than sucrose(therefore the much lower glycemic index) so there's no Spike then Crash of your blood sugar which causes one to lose energy and BURN LESS CALORIES. Regardless of whether you're Diabetic OF COURSE it matters! It might not kill you, but there is an adverse effect. And finally.. 3- Sugar is processed using Animal products such as BONE CHARCOAL! ICK! So to sum it up... Agave allows me to moderate my sugar intake a great deal! I have no issues with Agave Nectar. I’ve heard a lot of the debate and have dove into fairly deeply. I use the Raw Unprocessed kind.. and yes there is a difference even though many cry otherwise. Everything is ‘technically processed’… if you put an apple in a juicer it is ‘processed’. The key is whether there is harmful adulteration during that ‘process’. And there are different types of Agave and ways in which they are processed depending on the manufacturer. It’s key to know and trust those who make the products you take into your body.

A few reasons why I use it.. 1- I don’t have to use as much. So comparing if you eat a pound of each… Is a bad way to assess their merits. With Agave I use WAY less to achieve the same sweetness. 2- Fructose is what you find in NATURAL fruits like apples, etc. Fructose is absorbed into the body slower than sucrose(therefore the much lower glycemic index) so there’s no Spike then Crash of your blood sugar which causes one to lose energy and BURN LESS CALORIES. Regardless of whether you’re Diabetic OF COURSE it matters! It might not kill you, but there is an adverse effect. And finally.. 3- Sugar is processed using Animal products such as BONE CHARCOAL! ICK!

So to sum it up… Agave allows me to moderate my sugar intake a great deal!

]]> By: admin http://blog.xagave.com/the-truth-about-agave-it-is-a-great-alternative-to-sugar-honey-and-other-natural-sweeteners/#comment-113 admin Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:13:50 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=720#comment-113 We have a few customers who use agave and have renal impairment, we have not heard of an actual study that observes the impact of agave on renal impairment. It is always wise to check with your doctor before making decisions regarding sweeteners. We have a few customers who use agave and have renal impairment, we have not heard of an actual study that observes the impact of agave on renal impairment. It is always wise to check with your doctor before making decisions regarding sweeteners.

]]> By: Carla http://blog.xagave.com/the-truth-about-agave-it-is-a-great-alternative-to-sugar-honey-and-other-natural-sweeteners/#comment-112 Carla Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:05:34 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=720#comment-112 I was told about Agave and I thought it was like honey (which means full of fructose). I have renal failure and I believe it was caused by overconsumption of soda containing hfcs and I have read that fructose is damaging to the renal cells. It appears that your product has less fructose than sugar but still a significant amount. Also you say it helps absorb minerals and that may be a problem for me because my kidneys have trouble removing certain minerals like phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. Have you found any research regarding Agave and people with renal impairment?. I was told about Agave and I thought it was like honey (which means full of fructose). I have renal failure and I believe it was caused by overconsumption of soda containing hfcs and I have read that fructose is damaging to the renal cells. It appears that your product has less fructose than sugar but still a significant amount. Also you say it helps absorb minerals and that may be a problem for me because my kidneys have trouble removing certain minerals like phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. Have you found any research regarding Agave and people with renal impairment?.

]]> By: admin http://blog.xagave.com/the-truth-about-agave-it-is-a-great-alternative-to-sugar-honey-and-other-natural-sweeteners/#comment-111 admin Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:44:56 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=720#comment-111 Xagave is a great alternative to sugar. We have a number of diabetic customers who use Xagave because it is a low glycemic sweetener. We always suggest that you consult your doctor before making diet changes Xagave is a great alternative to sugar. We have a number of diabetic customers who use Xagave because it is a low glycemic sweetener. We always suggest that you consult your doctor before making diet changes

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