"Agave may be a better choice than sugar or even artificial sweeteners in smoothies, but I prefer fresh or frozen fruit as a natural sweetener," says Lisa Young, PhD, RDN, an adjunct professor of ...

Agave, a succulent native to hot, arid regions, is a shapeshifter of sorts. It’s best known for tequila and mezcal, but it ...

Cutting back on sugar? Lucuma, a fruit that looks like an avocado but tastes like caramel, is being hailed as a healthier ...

Waikulu Distillery owner Paul Turner stands in a Makawao field of blue agave plants Wednesday morning while describing the process of farming and distilling his premium agave spirit on Maui.