Forums: March 2010 Kickstart Forum Archive: Agave vs table sugar
Created on: 02/28/10 11:36 AM Views: 830 Replies: 1
Mariberry Joined: 01/02/10 Posts: 297	Agave vs table sugar Posted Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 11:36 AM I read on this forum that agave syrup has a lower glycemic load than table sugar so I bought some and have been enjoying it immensely in my morning coffee. But - it would appear from the label that it has as much sugar per teaspoon as table sugar does (4 grams/tsp). I'm confused now. Is agave syrup really lower on the glycemic index that regular ol' white sugar? All we are saying is "Give Peas a Chance"
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Susan Levin Joined: 12/26/09 Posts: 1191	RE: Agave vs table sugar Posted Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 11:57 AM It may have the same amount of carbohydrate, but glycemic index reflects the type of carb and how it is digested. Susan Levin, MS, RD PCRM Director of Nutrition Education
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