The great sweetener debate has diabetics and people fighting obesity caught between two seemingly impossible choices. On one side sits honey, nature’s golden nectar that feels wholesome and natural.

Medically reviewed by Simone Harounian, MS Maple syrup has more potassium and calcium than raw honey. Both sweeteners are ...

Despite its sugar content, honey has some benefits that make it a viable option for diabetics. The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels. Pure glucose is ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — An overabundance of sugar has been known to cause excess weight gain and acne, and an increase in risk of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. But when looking for a ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Depending on when you eat it, honey can boost your energy levels, improve digestion, and ...

Not only can you use honey as a sugar substitute, but it may also provide health benefits when used appropriately. Suchandrima Bhowmik is a freelance journalist who specializes in medical, health and ...

In a recent Nutrition Reviews journal study, researchers from the University of Toronto performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of previous controlled trials to better understand the impact of ...

Some people may tell you that you can limit the damage by being picky about which type of sugar you eat. Avoid refined white ...

I thought my dental colleagues were going to laugh me out of my profession when I suggested that raw honey could be used to brush teeth. Well, the research is clear: Honey ain't just sugar. Several ...

Matt Clonts holds a wooden frame where his bees have built honeycombs. When the right section is full, Clonts collects the honey and beeswax to use for his products. (Photo courtesy of Matt Clonts) ...