There's a huge controversy about agave. Many people say far worse than corn syrup, others say it's the best natural low-glycemic sweetener. Dr. Mercola wrote this article two years ago, and he vilifies agave. Dr. Weil says it's not so dangers in this article.
Who to believe? I liked what Green Smoothie girl says. Essentially she says that saying fructose is bad is crazy because fruit has fructose in it too. Agave is not on par with an apple, but it has it purposes.
Sweeteners should be used in moderation, no matter what they are. If you avoid processed foods, you can avoid many sweeteners. And if you make healthy treats at home rather than buying convenient ones, you will also avoid many sweeteners because you'll have to make it first. Agave is a good substitute in our home-sweetened foods as we transition away from sugar. And more importantly, my husband likes it. I know it's not a whole food, but I think it's a better choice.
In my research, I've found that source and processing matters a lot. I try to purchase from the company I believe has the best: www.xagave.com. They often sell 1 gallon jugs at Costco when the vitamix or blendtec people are there.
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