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.

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 ...

Most of us have a jar of honey in our pantries that we use to sweeten a cup of tea or stir into yogurt. But it turns out the kitchen staple is more than just delicious — it's good for you, too. The ...

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 ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Key Takeaways Heating honey in hot tea does not release toxins.Using a metal spoon in honey ...

Unlike raw honey, regular honey undergoes a pasteurization process. This means manufacturers have heated it to kill yeast cells that can affect its taste, increase its shelf-life, and make it look ...

CHICAGO – Sugar’s negative image due to its impact on rising diabetes rates and childhood obesity has hurt sales of all types of sugary foods and beverages. Nearly four out of five consumers say they ...

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 ...