Agave Nectar

Agave nectar is a sweetener that has recently gained popularity. It comes from a plant similar to the cactus and has a lower glycemic index than sugar (meaning it will not give as big of a blood sugar spike). Unlike artificial sweeteners, agave nectar can be used to make baked goods; since it is moist, some of the fat can also be reduced in certain recipes. You can virtually use agave nectar in place of sugar in anything you want sweetened, and since it is sweeter than sugar less amounts are needed.

Don't go CrAzY! Agave nectar has 60 calories per tablespoon(15 more calories than table sugar) and these calories can add up fast. Always work on decreasing sweeteners overall.