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In an attempt to eat clean, I've been using the product known as agave nectar in dishes and drinks, from cocktails to chicken teriyaki. Agave's got a similar caloric load to sugar but is sweeter, so you'll use about 40 percent less. It also has a lower glycemic index rating, which means it'll keep you feeling full longer and doesn't cause a spike in blood sugar. I love that it's less messy to Read more
In the last couple of years, agave nectar has sprung virtually out of nowhere to appear in natural sodas, liqueurs, baked goods, and cocktails. So what's all the fuss about? Agave nectar (or agave syrup) is a liquid sweetener made from juice extracted out of the core of the agave plant. This sugar alternative, which is roughly 25 percent water, dissolves easily in cold liquids, and is sweeter Read more
If you don't know much about the glycemic index (GI), it could be affecting your health. The GI ranks specific carbohydrates from zero to 100, based on how they affect your blood sugar levels after eating them. Typically, eating foods that have a high GI (such as white bread and soda) causes a spike in blood sugar levels. When you consume these foods, you may feel a surge of get-up-and-go at Read more
Have you ever heard of the miracle berry? This exotic West African fruit, has the astonishing ability to make bitter and sour foods taste sweet. The berry contains an active molecule that binds to the tongue's taste buds causing certain foods — like limes or lemons — to seem sweet. Although the fruit is not a sweetener, it does have the ability to turn non sweet foods into sweet foods without Read more
Image Source How Do You Sweeten Your Coffee? With sugar. With raw cane sugar. With artificial sweetener. (such as Splenda or Equal) I don't drink coffee. Other - tell me about it below! Read more
Since Cinco de Mayo is tomorrow, I wanted to tell you that the agave plant produces more than just tequila. It kind of seems like it is a super plant and practically every part of the plant can be eaten - the blossoms and even the stalks. The part that interests me, though, is the nectar that is sweeter than honey, but less viscous. In fact it is so sweet that when baking with it you use 1/3 Read more
Stevia is perhaps one of the most controversial herbs since, well herb. Stevia is reportedly to be 250-300 times sweeter than sugar and contributes no calories to the diet. How great is that? Problem is that the FDA has not yet approved Stevia to be used as a sweetener (or food additive) or to be GRAS (generally recognized as safe) and so no-one is technically allowed to use Stevia unless it is Read more
Seeking sweet weekend style? Lauren Conrad showed off the easiest way to style up denim with a little seasonal charm while out in LA. With a white baby-doll blouse, ballet flats, and a touch of leopard print, the reality-star-turned-designer outfitted her staple skinny jeans with polish. Add in oversize shades and your favorite tote, like Lauren's Balenciaga, and this pretty play on denim could Read more
Seeking sweet weekend style? Lauren Conrad showed off the easiest way to style up denim with a little seasonal charm while out in LA. With a white babydoll blouse, ballet flats, and a touch of leopard print, the reality-star-cum-designer outfitted her staple skinny jeans with polish. Add in oversize shades and a your favorite tote, like Lauren's Balenciaga, and this pretty play on denim could Read more
Toasting at happy hour doesn't have to mean drinking a ton of calories. To reduce added sugars, chef Travis London uses fresh fruit to sweeten his drinks. The strawberries in his healthier mojito not only add flavor but antioxidants too. Learn how to make this refreshingly light cocktail, then print out the recipe and get ready to muddle. Read more
