Agave

[danismom79]

I've been hearing about agave nectar for a long time (even before my daughter's dx), but never tried it because it was way too new to me. I like to hear other people's opinions before I try "new" foods.

Is it really all it's cracked up to be? Does anyone have any good recipes with it?

[tiffanie1717]

I'm not going to be much help. :) But I have some friends who are totally into the natural way of thought/life. (in fact, one is studying to be a naturopath (sp?) doctor). She totally recommended it to me. Gave me some in fact. She didn't have any carb info on it, though, so I haven't used it. She said that there are a bunch of great recipes on the internet for it.

[StillMamamia]

Found this small amount of info.

http://www.dlife.com/diabetes-forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&p=111404

For recipes, just do a web search.

I've never used it, or any other 'alternative' sweeteners, so I don't know how and if it works.

[StillMamamia]

Hehe...this is embarrassing...I've been giving vitamins to my kids, and they contain agave nectar :o...I didn't remember that.
Not that this answers your question...