Blue Agave

Two people recommended this natural sugar substitute to me over the last month.  Starting the year out on a healthy note, I picked some up at Whole Check Foods today.  Here's the spin:

"Wholesome Sweeteners' Premium Organic Agave Nectar is a natural sweetener extracted from the heart of the Blue Agave plant. Agave is a Low Glycemic Index (GI) sweetener, so it is slowly absorbed into the body preventing spikes in blood sugar. It is 1-1/4 times sweeter than sugar, so you need less, and it has been consumed by ancient civilizations for over 5,000 years. The sweet mild taste is perfect for sweetening beverages, baking and as a multi purpose sweetener. Use wherever you would use table sugar."

And BTW, tequilla is made from the same plant. I'll let you know how it works.