A reader tipped me off to this study by the Glycemic Research Institute…
Apparently, they had to stop a clinical trial on agave nectar and diabetics because it was causing “severe side effects”.
This is big news that pokes some holes in the “it’s low glycemic, so it must be good for diabetics” theories out there.
I also [...]

Lots of questions about agave nectar from yesterday’s show…
So today, we interrupt our regularly scheduled broadcast for this important update. LOL!
In this episode, I address the effect of fructose on the liver, whether raw agave is any better then cooked, why Madhava no longer carries raw agave nectar, where honey and yacon [...]

We covered agave nectar about 6 months ago, but a few questions yesterday spurred a few questions…
Today, I’m going to reveal a little more research that I’ve done about agave to help you determine for yourself if you think agave is a healthy sweetener or not.
We’ve stopped using agave in our recipes and do our [...]

I’m kind of done with the agave nectar saga…
I think outside of the back and forth, there’s a message about sugars and sweeteners that we need to know. I talk about it in today’s show.
I also explain how your knees work and how you can help get them “creak” free.
Take [...]

The buzz about agave nectar has hit the web…
There are rumors that food companies have been using corn syrup instead of agave to sweeten their foods. There are also rumors that it’s just as bad for you as high fructose corn syrup.
Is it true?
After seeing the resurgence of doubt around agave, I’ve done [...]