Natural Sweeteners

What the Heck Is ... Agave Nectar?

Kitchen Daily | Posted 12.24.2011

Read More: Sugar Substitute, Video, Cooking How-To, Natural Sweeteners, Cooking Healthy, Agave Syrup, Agave Nectar, Ask the Editors, Glycemic Index, Diabetic-Friendly, KitchenDaily News

Most people recognize agave as the spiky aloe-like plant that is used to make tequila. But this plant has more uses than just the drink that gave rise...

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How Sweet It Is -- The ABCs of Sweeteners

Laura Kumin | Posted 12.03.2011

Read More: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Honey, Sweeteners, Agave, Sugar, Healthy Eating, Food, Natural Sweeteners, Artificial Sweetners, DC News
Laura Kumin

I love foods that are sweet-and-sour, sweet-and-salty, or just plain sweet. From sugar in baked goods to honey in my cranberry sauce and tea, sweeteners are an important part of my pantry.

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Grow Your Own Stevia

Planet Green | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Green Diy, Gardening, Natural Sweeteners, Make Your Own Stevia, Local Food, Green News

If you're trying to cut back on sugar, but still need a little sweetness in your life, you might want to consider growing stevia. The leaves of this u...

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