http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ Gluten Free Forums for Elana's Pantry en Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:57:32 +0000 http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/substitute-for-agave#post-1097 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:05:32 +0000 jane 1097@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I am cooking for someone who is gluten intolerant and diabetic. I would like to know if there is a substitute to bake with for agave? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/xylitol-1#post-1784 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:36:56 +0000 cweaver3 1784@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I am wanting to know what is the current recommendations regarding the use of xylitol in cooking? Is it a legitimate alternative to cane sugar, stevia and agave as a sweetener? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/glycemic-research-institute-severe-side-effects-in-agave-clinical-trial#post-626 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:09:42 +0000 mtkoren 626@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Rather shocking was the late October announcement from the Glycemic Research Institute that they were halting clinical trials on diabetic subjects being given higher doses of Agave syrup (supplied by Volcanic) due to "severe side effects in diabetics". And they speculate on the causes and so on.</p> <p>As I understand it, this is the organization that certifies diabetic friendly foods based on glycemic indices and clinical trials. It is worth a read!</p> <p>Here is the link:</p> <p><a href="http://www.glycemic.com/AgaveReport.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.glycemic.com/AgaveReport.htm</a></p> <p>Michael </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/diabetic-celiac-low-gi-cake#post-573 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:22:38 +0000 studentmum 573@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>My niece is a diabetic celiac, she is only 9 and misses out on a lot of things friends have, I would love to make her a very yummy special cake but haven't done much homework so was wondering if anyone else in the same situation has worked out the nutritional values of some of the gluten free cakes so I cake make a low GI one.</p> <p>Thanks<br /> Sarah :) </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/stevia-and-more-liquids-in-place-of-agave-for-diabetics#post-1143 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:23:50 +0000 doodlebug1 1143@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I'd like to use almond flour recipes for my diabetic husband, but am concerned about the agave, which I have tried on him and it certain sent his blood sugar up. Honey wouldn't be a great idea either. So, can I use stevia plus more liquids and if so, how to find compatible amounts?</p> <p>For example, if the recipe calls for 1/2 cup agave nectar, what would the equivalent be for liquid and regular stevia?</p> <p>Thanks for any help. </p>