5 Non-Sugar Ways To Sweeten Your Coffee

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Agave

Agave nectar has been gaining in popularity as of late. It is produced from the agave plant (the same kind of plant that is used to make tequila). It's also much lower on the glycemic index than white sugar, making it less likely to cause spikes in your blood sugar levels. While agave does have more calories than sugar, it's much sweeter — that means you need less to get your coffee to your desired sweetness!