Have you ever felt like eating a whole sleeve of Oreos or some other treat, in one sitting? Of if you’re like me, you probably can recall actually doing it. At the time, I thought tasted so good, but afterwards I just didn’t feel that great.

I used to eat so much more sugar. I don’t know that I’d say I was totally addicted to it, but I certainly had a sweet tooth. And I often ate lots of sugar because I was stressed out or trying to juggle too many things. Believe it or not, it used to feel relaxing to me. These days, however, I’ve nipped it in the bud and whenever I can, I stick to natural sweeteners that are gentler on the system.

I’m a big fan of agave nectar. Yep, the same agave that people think about when they think tequila. Agave nectar is light and very sweet, almost like a simple syrup, so you don’t need a lot. It’s great for baking and cooking or adding to tea or coffee. Check out one of my favorite brands of agave nectar.

Have you had it before? What do you think? Does it help with sugar cravings? And what’s your experience with other natural sweeteners?

Filed under: Blood Sugar, Cravings, Food, Healthy Meals, Sugar and Sweeteners