Agave... On Oprah?

That's right, Oprah's friend and frequent contributer to her show, Dr. Mehmet Oz loves agave syrup! Check out what Dr. Oz has to say about our wonderful agave nectar on the video below.

You may be familiar with Dr. Oz not only from the Oprah Winfrey Show, but from some of his books: YOU: The Owner's Manual, YOU: On a Diet, Healing from the Heart, and others. Dr. Oz recommends agave nectar as an alternative sweetener to "simple sugar" sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup. Use agave to sweeten tea, coffee, pancakes, baked goods, desserts, and anything else that you would ordinarly use sugar or honey to sweeten.

Health Benefits of Agave Nectar

The agave plant was revered by the ancient Aztecs as a gift from the Gods, and for good reason. Agave has been a staple of traditional homeopathic medicine for a multitude of ailments, many of which modern medicine has validated. A mixture of agave nectar and salt has was used to cure wounds and skin infections in ancient Mexico and today has been proven to stop pus-producing wounds, including dangerous staph infections.

In today’s diet, agave nectar is seen as a healthy, raw alternative to sugar, corn syrups, and artificial sweeteners. Because agave is almost 100% fructose, it has a low glycemic index, meaning it has lower impact on our blood sugar levels. This means that its chemical composition gives us the same sweet flavor without the unpleasant “sugar rush” that is associated with normal sugar or artificial corn syrup. Many diabetics have found agave to be a safe alternative to conventional sweeteners for exactly this reason.

One of the most exciting new findings about agave is the discovery that it contains fructans, a polymer of fructose molecules commonly found in asparagus, artichokes, leeks, green beans, and other vegetables. New research indicates that fructans might reduce the absorption of fat and cholesterol in the intestine. Inulin, the type of fructan found in agave, could actually help weight loss for these reasons.

Agave is a great alternative for health-conscious eaters, dieters, diabetics, and discriminating cooks looking for raw, pure ingredients.

Take a look at our delicious, raw organic agave syrups. We have both light and amber syrups that are sure to delight your mind, soul, and body.