Hey guys,
I thought I'd share with you this AWESOME sugar substitute
Its called blue agave, you can usually buy it in syrup form of some type
It goes perfect in oatmeal
anyone ever try it?
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Thread: Found an aweome sugar substitute
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Give the guy a break, he's referring to table sugar obviously. Substitute doesn't equate to something being artificial either, and I don't see any mention of OP suggesting its any better for you or has less calories than table sugar.
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A sugar substitute is a non-sugar food that duplicates the effect of sugar in taste, usually with less food energy. Some sugar substitutes are natural and some are synthetic (artificial sweeteners).
Table sugar (sucrose), HFCS, cane juice, agave, honey, invert sugar, molasses, rice syrup, etc. etc. are all just variations of fully digestible sugar (fructose and glucose). They are not substitutes for sugar.
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I'm confused, how does this go against what I said???
Agave nectar and table sugar are both forms of sugar, fully aware of that. In the strict sense of the definition of the TERM sugar substitute, it is not a sugar substitute. My point was that I don't believe OP was that analytical about it and was just referring to it as a substitute or replacement.Chargers/Padres/Yankees
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I have tried it, when looking to use a sub for processed sugar. It tastes great! But....
AGAVE NECTAR
Agave nectar's benefits are still under debate. It doesn't raise the blood sugar as rapidly as sugar, which is a good thing. But, it has more calories than sugar, 20 cal vs 15 per teaspoon. Of course, it is sweeter, so you can use less of it. It is a liquid and therefor is difficult to bake with. This limits its use.
There is some concern about agave's high fructose content and that is a concern because the body doesn't process that well at all. Experts are looking into seeing if it has the same metabolic effect as high fructose corn syrup.
Still, it is better for your body than chemically processed subs, like: Splenda, Equal, or Sweet N Low, which can have adverse health effects and can make you crave more sugar. If you have a sweet tooth like me and want to add sugar to your food, yet limit your calorie and carb intake consider these:
SWEETLEAF AND TRUVIA
These sugar alternatives are extracted from an herb found in Central and South America. They are up to 40 x sweeter than sugar, but has 0 calories, and won't cause a jump in your blood sugar. Stevia has a licorice-like aftertaste, but makers of Truvia and SweetLeaf have solved this problem by using the sweetest parts of the plant in their products.
Both work well in coffee and tea or sprinkled over fruit, cereal, or yogurt. You can't substitute stevia-based products for sugar in baked goods, though, because these products are sweeter than sugar and don't offer the same color and texture. Makers of SweetLeaf promise to come out with a baking formulation soon.
Truvia is considered to be one of the most promising alternatives availible. It looks safe, tastes just like sugar, and has almost no glycemic index, which means it won't spike your blood sugar.
WHEY LOW
A blended combo of three naturally occurring sugars: Fructose (the sugar in fruit); Sucrose (table sugar)L and lactose (the sugar in milk). While individually the sugars are fully caloric, when blended in Whey Low they interact in such a way that they aren't completely absorbed into the body. As a result, it's only 4 calories per tsp, which is 1/4 of the calories and less than 1/3 of the glycemic index of sugar. It's available in varieties similar to granular sugar, brown sugar, maple sugar, and confectioners' sugar.
The flavor and texture are very similar to sugar's and it's easy to use. It can be used in place of sugar for most recipes. But, it browns a little quicker and doesn't set quite as well.
The food science dept at University of Maryland is testing out the claim that the way the sugars interfere with each other means you get all of the sweet, but many fewer calories than sugar. The results look promising.
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Although, like many people, I am keeping my eye out for the best way to sweeten my food with the least amount of negetive impact. Ultimately we'll have to learn to eat more whole/clean food and use less added sugar in our diet. My tastebuds are adapting.... ever so slowly.Don't "take care".... take RISKS!
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05-02-2011, 04:36 PM #27
not to mention that artificial sweeteners like splenda and sweet n low are just horrible for your body and your brain..
do you guys drink diet coke too? lol
bulking or cutting regardless of what youre doing a banana is way healthier than a diet coke. jut because there are no cals or carbs or sugars doesnt mean you wont get fat.
IMO everything natural, sugar or not, is a better choice
hell, a regular coke is probably a better option than a diet coke .. aspartame??
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