Glycemic Index of Agave Nectar
Enjoy the benefits of a low GI natural sweetener
Carbohydrate foods behave quite differently in our bodies. The glycemic index or GI describes this difference by ranking carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels. Choosing low GI carbs - the ones that produce only small fluctuations in our blood glucose and insulin levels - is the secret to long-term health.
Research
conducted by the University of Sydney has found Agave Nectar to have a
very low GI. This means that when you substitute sugar or traditional
syrup with Agave, you don’t get the usual “sugar rush” and the negative
effects associated with fluctuating sugar levels. Why? Because Agave
Syrup will be absorbed SLOWLY and will not put excessive strain on your
body to metabolize the carbs. Agave Syrup gives you a continuous supply
of energy so you feel great between meals and avoid the “sugar craving”
cycle.
More and more, Agave Syrup is being used in health-bars for general well being and improved performance in atheletes..