Agave Nectar and increased appetite

I don't think there is a connection. I eat agave syrup on my pancakes and I never feel my appetite increases because of it.

In my experience, sugar in any form can do that. There's a lot of new research coming out about if agave is really good for you or not. I personally think it's fine in moderation (like anything). It's is worth remembering that it's sweeter than table sugar, so you can use less of it. Maybe that's why you're feeling this way?

I don't think there is a connection. I eat agave syrup on my pancakes and I never feel my appetite increases because of it.

According to what I just read it can:

"Agave nectar is not traditional, is highly refined, and actually has more concentrated fructose than high-fructose corn syrup. It is not a “natural” sweetener. Thus far, the evidence definitely points toward the conclusion: Agave Nectar = Bad..

...That’s because fructose inhibits leptin levels — the hormone your body uses to tell you that you’re full. In other words, fructose makes you want to eat more. Besides contributing to weight gain, it also makes you gain the most dangerous kind of fat."

ACK!

Bought some organic agave nectar yesterday and since I've had a few servings, I've been feeling myself getting more cravings for ALL food. Is there a connection? has anyone else experienced this?

I have a tablespoon of honey, somehow, each day. It is the only form of sugar besides stevia that I use.

Me too, for allergy support. Mine is raw and local.

Google agave nectar and read about the effects it has on the body. Totally converted to fructose by the liver ie 90% fructose vs table sugar that is 50% glucose and 50% fructose. Although it does not cause an insulin spike because low glycemic index it is not really a healthy option. I was excited when I found it. Tasted great, just like sugar with less calories and then I read more about it and threw it out.

I was suprised to read this - just having purchased some Agave Nectar the other day (and I was so proud of myself for having this healthy option in the house). So I did do a search on it and came by this bit of information

http://www.foodrenegade.com/agave-nectar-good-or-bad/ :noway:

GRRRR - I HATE when I buy something because it's being toted as healthy and natural only to find out it's not! :explode:

Sorry you had the same experience as me. Throw it out.

I was reading about agave nectar being as bad as high fructose corn syrup. This is something we have not been told. It is supposeddly very bad for you and maybe that is why. You can google it. Highly concentrated and processd syrup.