Is honey any better than regular sugar?

This Week's Tip Is honey any better than regular sugar? The results of recent research on honey have the nutrition world a-buzzing. Honey has joined the ranks of foods like chocolate, coffee, and eggs—foods once considered sinful that have recently been proven healthy (in moderation, of course). The majority of commonly used sweeteners, including sugar and corn syrup, are referred to as "empty calories," because they supply calories but are devoid of vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients. But honey is a sweet exception, as it has been found to contain small amounts of several micronutrients, making it a healthier alternative to those conventional sweeteners. But does that make honey a better choice for people with diabetes? Although it contains trace amounts of nutrients, honey is a carbohydrate-rich food that is approximately 80 percent sugar, so practice moderation when incorporating it into your diet. Although honey is safe for just about everyone, individuals who have problems with maintaining proper blood sugar levels should restrict their consumption of honey. This includes people who have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), diabetes, and other sugar sensitivities. So while honey may have some redeeming properties and may seem like a more natural source of sugar, treat it just like any other sweetener or carbohydrate source, not as a "free" food. The Truth about "Natural" Sweeteners More Tips for People with Diabetes   Diabetes Friendly Recipe Deviled Eggs Chef Meg lightened up a picnic and potluck favorite! Her secret ingredient (shh, don't tell!) is pickle juice. Get the Recipe See More Lower-Carb Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 6  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 84.7 Total Fat: 5.3 g Cholesterol: 186.0 mg Sodium: 155.7 mg Total Carbs: 1.8 g   Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g Protein: 6.3 g View full nutritional breakdown of Deviled Eggs by ingredient     From Our Diabetes Community SAVE $$$$$$'s (Secrets of Success) points from the wheel (Team Forum) More Secrets of Success... More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy