Sodium Recommendations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends you consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium daily. If you are 51 years or older, of African American descent or have high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease, you should limit yourself to just 1,500 milligrams per day.odium Recommendations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends you consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium daily. If you are 51 years or older, of African American descent or have high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease, you should limit yourself to just 1,500 milligrams per day.
There are several natural sweeteners out there that are much healthierâ¦ including stevia, erythritol and xylitol. Agave nectar may just be the unhealthiest sweetener in the world. It makes regular sugar look healthy in comparisonâ¦ and that is saying something.
Agave and Diabetes. Have you heard that agave is a better sweetener for people with diabetes? In theory, it's high in fructose and low on the glycemic index, making it a better option than refined sugar. But there's not a lot of research to back that up, and one of the studies was done in lab animals, not people.