Why Agave is Harmful despite being a Natural Sweetener

When it comes to sugar substitutes, the choice is endless. One can come across natural sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, chemical-based sweeteners, and so on and so forth. However, little do we realize the extent to which these sweeteners are processed.

What is agave?

Agave nectar is one such sweetener that has gained much popularity in recent times for its beneficial as well as its harmful effects. This amber colored nectar is derived from the agave plant that mainly grows in Southern Mexico. The agave plant resembles a cactus and possesses physical properties similar to that of Aloe Vera. There are more than …read more