During the past five year of practice, I've recommended agave nectar as the sweetener of choice, having learned of its low glycemic index and therefore, its benefits over table sugar, commercial honey and of course, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). This product of this noble Mexican cactus, famed for it's fermented beverage, tequilla, has since then, replaced sugar, maple syrup and honey in many pantries across the country.