sweeter than refined sugar. You can get agave nectar at local stores like Whole Foods. But chicory syrup is hard to find. Agave nectar comes from a plant that looks a lot like the
Aloe Vera cactus. Chicory syrup comes from the chicory plant (root), which looks a lot like nappa cabbage - the cabbage that serves as the staple for the historically popular Korean dish called "kimchee" (김치). The great thing about agave nectar and chicory syrup is that the "sugar" is not absorbed by our bodies, unlike refined sugar. They also contain something called inulin, which is a prebiotic, and inulin helps nourish the friendly flora (good bacteria/probiotics) in our intestines! How wonderful! After I learned of this, I just stood in awe of how awesome, creative, and brilliant God is! So now, I don't feel as guilty eating sweets now and then with agave nectar and chicory syrup. I also make sure that the products I buy contain agave nectar and chicory syrup as an ingredient for sweetener.Refined sugar has now become a nightmare all over the world! Stay away from refined sugar as much as possible! Sugar is popularly and commercially used as a food preservative and taste enhancer. Cancer feeds on sugar! Sugar feeds bad bacteria and viruses (fungus) in your body! Even brown sugar is untrustworthy. A lot of brown sugar is white sugar that has been dyed with
caramel coloring or molasses. The sugar cane (a plant!) is the originator of the popular sugar we are familiar with today. But this poor plant has been processed, chemically treated, and abused by mankind to the point that sugar is now almost a drug! It's addicting! If we all had years of Nutrition 101, then there would be less ignorance in the area of food and nutrition. But we don't! Often, we remain in the dark and eat anything we want without discretion and discernment. How dangerous this can be. If anything, cutting out processed refined sugars from your daily diet will be one of the greatest favors you can do for yourself. So take this first step! Health & Blessings!
