Monday, August 15, 2011 08:14 AM
Looking for a Natural Sweetener?
by Toni Tags: Health / Fitness
Posted in Uncategorized
Posted in Uncategorized
People may have any number of reasons to want to drop the refined white sugar from their diets. Some people want to find a sweetener that is closer to nature, while others are looking for a sweetener with a lower glycemic index. The reason you have doesn’t really matter. If you have decided to make a change you may be wondering what your options are.
Blue agave syrup is extracted from the same plant that is used to create tequila. Blue agave is sweeter then sugar is, because of this, it takes less agave then sugar to get to the same sweetness. It takes about a fourth less agave compared to sugar. Many companies produce their agave syrup organically. As far as flavor goes, agave syrup tastes like a mix of honey and vanilla. The flavor is very unique to agave. The flavor may take a little bit to get used to. Sweet sorghum syrup is referred to molasses in some parts of the country even though it is not molasses. Sorghum plants are pressed and the liquid is collected. This liquid is then boiled down very similar to the way maple syrup is made. Sorghum also typically can be found organic because it can be grown without herbicides and insecticides. One great thing about sorghum is it has a high iron level in it. As far as the flavor of sorghum goes it tastes fairly similar to molasses. During the spring time of the year you can see people collecting sap for maple syrup. Maple syrup is a great natural sugar. The sap is boiled down over a long period of time to create the syrup. Maple syrup contains high levels of manganese. It also contains zinc and calcium. These are important elements for our bodies. Not only is maple syrup good on pancakes but it can also be used in baking, and sweetening drinks. These are only three of many different options you have. You may also be able to find brown rice syrup, and of course there is molasses, and honey too. You should not have a hard time finding a natural option that will work for you.
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