• April 20, 2024

Thanks to the fact that there are more and more options for sweeten Food is no longer required to "suffer" for not being able to do so. One of them is the agave honey , that besides being sweet it's more healthy for the organism that products like artificial sweeteners.

Agave honey is an excellent choice for people with diabetes. Courtesy: Gettyimages

Even for the youngest members of the household it is beneficial, a study of Penn State College of Medicine shows that giving them a teaspoon of agave honey to babies with cough Y symptom of cold before bedtime, help them improve and they can sleep quietly.

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Fortunately, the benefits of agave honey do not stay alone in it, so you know a little more we share some of the most outstanding.

1. Low glycemic index. It contains lower levels of glycemic index compared to sugar, so it is beneficial for people who are at risk of suffering diabetes . Nicole Fetterly Registered dietitian, says that his fructose Natural is healthy

2. Sweeter It is approximately plus 1.5 times more sweet than regular sugar, due to its concentrated flavor, therefore it is more feasible to use less quantity in food, resulting in less intake of calories .

3. It has more vitamins. Thanks to its natural concentration, agave honey has high amounts of Vitamin E , C and D mainly.

4. Anti-inflammatory. It has high doses ofsaponins , which have properties to reinforce the anti-inflammatory system of the organism.

5. Auxiliary in weight loss. Because of the presence ofinulin ,  It can be effective in the weightloss (within a diet healthy) due to its low impact on blood sugar, its ability to increase the sensation of satiety and decrease the appetite .

6. Absorption of nutrients. Ray Sahel , graduate in nutrition sciences and author of "Mind Boosters" , indicates that this natural sweetener has the capacity to absorb nutrients such as calcium , isoflavones Y magnesium , which helps improve the Bone density .

7. It favors the immune system. It also contains fructans (coupled with its other components), photochemicals that are associated with many stimulation capabilities immunological , helping against diseases common.

8. Healing balm. As an extra, externally, agave honey can be used to to heal wounds mild Thanks to its properties antibacterial , help the cicatrization .

The agave honey it's healthy, but just like any other sweetener , should be used in moderate amounts. Fetterly indicates that this sweetener you should only add half a teaspoon to your food, such as tea, enough to give a sweet taste and give you all the benefits.

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