Agave is BAD for you...???

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Alleghany
Alleghany Posts: 200
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I'd heard some buzz about this a few months ago but I didn't get the full story. I just found this article and YIKES! :angry: :cry:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mercola/agave-this-sweetener-is-f_b_537936.html

And to add "insult to injury", I heard that most of the stevia for sale in the US is manufactured in China and so unfortunately, there could be issues when using that as well. (Disclamer...I mean no disrespect to China but there have been too many issues which have come to light in the past few years like melamine in baby formula, poison pet foods, etc =[.)

Sorry to be a "Debbie-Downer" today! :flowerforyou: I'll try to post something more positive later today!

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  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
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    You should check this article, too. It seems agave (as sold in the stores) is not only NOT natural but is higher in fructose than the 'demon' high fructose corn syrup AND is HIGHLY refined!

    http://www.foodrenegade.com/agave-nectar-good-or-bad/
  • AmberWilkie
    AmberWilkie Posts: 33
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    I think that is why i stick to plain old sugar at least i know how that reacts to my body.
  • AlannaPie
    AlannaPie Posts: 349 Member
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    Wow! This actually really pisses me off!
  • Alleghany
    Alleghany Posts: 200
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    You should check this article, too. It seems agave (as sold in the stores) is not only NOT natural but is higher in fructose than the 'demon' high fructose corn syrup AND is HIGHLY refined!

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

    Thanks!!
  • Sumatra
    Sumatra Posts: 181
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    Good grief. It's crazy! Like the PP, I say just go with plain old sugar. After reading all about aspartame and how that stuff causes brain cancer and all kinds of crazy stuff that will kill you, my husband and I decided we would not eat any artificial sweeteners...along with a lot of other things we will not eat. I really think moderation is the key. Eat the real stuff, just less of it, that's my motto!
  • nikhil_c8
    nikhil_c8 Posts: 100 Member
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    Thx for Sharing
  • danadee
    danadee Posts: 49
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    Well, all this info is frustrating! I guess the bottom line is don't eat sweets, or make sure you are getting something in its most natural form.
  • DancingYogini
    DancingYogini Posts: 377
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    So what Agave IS all natural and adheres to the actual definition of "organic and raw Agave????" We buy the one from Costco, which is Wholesome Foods Organic Blue Agave. I think I am just going to buy raw honey and be done with it!!!
  • eliblish
    eliblish Posts: 124 Member
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    I guess i'll be switching back to raw honey also...:grumble:

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