I think I know about the agave…
The way I understand it, agave syrup is better for you not because it has fewer calories, which it doesn’t, but because it’s mainly fructose, a different type of sugar to sucrose. Sucrose and other sugars are simple carbohydrates which are absorbed really quickly in the bloodstream, causing a spike in insulin levels, which is not desirable, as it contributes to fat storage and, long term, it can lead to diabetes. Fructose on the other hand doesn’t cause a sharp rise in insulin levels, it is absorbed much more slowly and it helps keep everything in balance. It has a very low glycemic index. But it still not good to have by the gallon…
Now, here is a silly question of my own:
Why is it that if you blow air out of your mouth with lips wide open, that air is warm, but if you purse your lips the air that comes out is cool? I would love to know that!
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