Health Benefits of Agave Nectar

Certified holistic health counselor and founder of A Cup of Life, Holisitic Health Counseling, Rachel Leslie recently published an article on pr.com explaining the benefits of using natural sugar substitutes such as agave nectar in the article “How to Beat Your Sugar Addiction, ” published on January 25, 2007.

The article explains how most Americans are addicted to sugar and that, most of the time, they aren't even aware of the amount of sugar that lurks in their favorite foods and beverages.

“Sugar causes a multitude of physical ailments from headaches and chronic infections to crankiness and mood swings,” Leslie wrote. She added “in order for the body to process sugar it must release its own stores of vitamins and minerals to aid in digestion. Sugar robs the body of essential vitamins and minerals that it needs.”

Along with a metabolic explanation of the effects of sugar on the human body, Leslie said that the best way to fight sugar cravings, which she said are the result of having too much sugar in one's system, is to find healthy substitutes.

“Try natural sweeteners like raw honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar in place of sugar. These sweeteners are less processed than sugar and still have their nutrients intact. Although they have calories like sugar, they do not cause weight gain as quickly because they burn more slowly in the body.”