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7:47 pm on June 14th, 2010
@RawChocolateGirl cool..hope you find out some good stuff and feel free to send us a vid on your findings.
8:40 pm on June 14th, 2010
Hello! Thanks for posting… I’m in Guadalajara right now visiting my source for Agave. There’s a lot of misinformation out there right now on this “controversial” food. It’s tough to “decide for yourself” unless you have the facts
I’m here to check it out first hand! 
I’ll post my findings out of integrity to use only ingredients that are truly nutritious.
9:15 pm on June 14th, 2010
@Idemandtruth thank you… we have since found even more research to suggest that agave is less than beneficial, so we recommend this less and less and try to recommend yacon syrup, stevia, and raw honey, and dates more often
thanks!
10:11 pm on June 14th, 2010
Best video I have seen yet on the topic.
11:10 pm on June 14th, 2010
@Torches thank you…
yeah, keep researching. we like raw honey, stevia, yacon syrup (which we have a video about) and most of all… raw dates (they are the most natural sweetener for things like smoothies, etc.. have fun!
11:29 pm on June 14th, 2010
Wow, I had no idea agave nectar is controversial. I had been using it regularly to sweeten my milk substitutes. I’m going to do some more research. PS: It’s not often that a 9+ minute video keeps my attention. Nice work.
12:06 am on June 15th, 2010
yes, fruits and stevia are excellent options based on health. as for substitutions, stevia is very concentrated and has a bit of an aftertaste, so beware when you substitute it in recipes
taste as you go…
move towards divine health always!
glad you are being conscious about where your raw food intentions are coming from.
12:34 am on June 15th, 2010
i am unsure which type was used in the study where people got negative results. i have also heard that there is no such thing as truly raw agave. but the time it ships here on hot trucks in the summer from south america (the trucks can hit 140 degrees or more), the agave is no longer living. it is also processed with enzymes and stuff, so is not like a truly raw, unaltered product. but i would think that the raw is less processed and a better health choice, in any case
12:53 am on June 15th, 2010
From doing a lil research, I think I’m going to stick with fruits and stevia rather than agave. From what I found, I could substitute stevia for agave (for the RHP cookbook recipes!!) Also, (just to update) I had a bit of spaz session today in thinking about getting a food processor. I’m raw for lent, but if I’m honest, it’s an ed thing too. I need to be eating more. Thanks, as always. Intuition attempting!
1:49 am on June 15th, 2010
is there any data on which form (raw or cooked) that people who got bad results used?
2:08 am on June 15th, 2010
yes, we have viewers that span all types of backgrounds, not just raw foodists.
2:09 am on June 15th, 2010
everyone needs to have this info – not just raw foodists – everyone – please spread the word
2:32 am on June 15th, 2010
thanks for the input…
yes, lucuma is delicious!
3:25 am on June 15th, 2010
raw lucuma powder. yumm. Or, dates, stevia. No nasty raw honey. It is not vegan and bees die whenever humans screw around and try to collect it.
3:50 am on June 15th, 2010
dates are perfect! thanks! we love them!
4:15 am on June 15th, 2010
dates are a great natural sweetner too! and they work great in many raw desserts…or just eat ‘em straight up! =)
4:23 am on June 15th, 2010
perhaps with overuse or in extreme cases, but with moderate or small use, I have not read any research that this happens often. but good for people to know it can potentially happen and best to stay away from agave if possible
4:41 am on June 15th, 2010
agave contains saponins, which can cause miscarriage
5:00 am on June 15th, 2010
no problem.. we appreciate you taking time to watch our vids:)
5:34 am on June 15th, 2010
very thorough information, Thanks.
6:04 am on June 15th, 2010
you’re welcome. thanks for watchin this twice.
6:36 am on June 15th, 2010
groovy, yeah, we still use some sometimes and we understand the vegan thing.
gotta just listen to your own body! 
7:00 am on June 15th, 2010
watched and listened twice to make sure I got all of this……..you always inform……….Thank you……..
7:06 am on June 15th, 2010
I’ve been using “Raw” Agave, and really enjoy it. Since i’m a Vegen i choose not to eat honey (at the time in my life) Keyword : at this time. Agave is cool for me.
7:48 am on June 15th, 2010
follow directions on the bottle. not cinnamon flavor extract like for baking, but the medicinal kind you would find in a health food store vitamin/herb section. you can use drops if you get tincture or just a capsule with water if you get the pill form.
hope it helps.