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3 Uses for Organic Agave Nectar 3 Simple Ways to Introduce Organic Agave Nectar to Your Diet

3 Uses for Organic Agave Nectar

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If you're testing out sugar substitutes and alternate sweeteners, give organic agave nectar a try. Agave nectar provides a healthier alternative to table sugar and has a variety of uses.

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3 Uses for Organic Agave Nectar3 Simple Ways to Introduce Organic Agave Nectar to Your Diet

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What Is Organic Agave Nectar?

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What Is Organic Agave Nectar?

Agave nectar is a natural, healthy sugar replacement.

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What Is Organic Agave Nectar?

It resembles syrup, and is harvested in much the same way maple syrup is harvested.

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There Are Two Types of Agave Nectar

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There Are Two Types of Agave Nectar

The two most common agave plants that are harvested for their nectar are the blue agave plant and the white agave plant.

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There Are Two Types of Agave Nectar

The blue is very popular, and its nectar has many uses, including the making of tequila!

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There Are Two Types of Agave Nectar

The white agave plant, however, contains the most health benefits of any agave nectar.

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The 3 Uses for Organic Agave Nectar

Agave nectar is a popular sugar substitute because it has a

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The 3 Uses for Organic Agave Nectar

Agave nectar is a popular sugar substitute because it has a

1. Lower glycemic index than sugar

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The 3 Uses for Organic Agave Nectar

Agave nectar is a popular sugar substitute because it has a

1. Lower glycemic index than sugar

2. Sweeter flavor than sugar, meaning you can use less agave in recipes and produce the same or similar flavor

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Use #1: Cooking

Agave nectar comes in liquid form, making it very easy to use with many kinds of cooking.

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Use #2: Baking

Because agave nectar is in liquid form, it requires a reduction in the recipe’s liquid ingredients.

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Use#3: Flavoring

Agave nectar is a terrific way to flavor drinks like tea, coffee and hot chocolate.

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Agave Nectar Recipes

It’s usually best to start out using recipes that already includes organic agave nectar and has adjusted the other ingredients accordingly. Here are a few good sources:

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Agave Nectar Recipes

It’s usually best to start out using recipes that already includes organic agave nectar and has adjusted the other ingredients accordingly. Here are a few good sources:

http://www.thekitchn.com/5-tips-on-substituting-agave-i-105651http://www.betterbodyfoods.com/recipes/http://www.eatingwell.com/healthy_recipes_sweetened_with_agave_nectar