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 ...

Depending on when you eat it, honey can naturally boost your energy, support your gut, and strengthen your immune system—but ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

The great thing about crystallized honey is you can spread it without accidentally dripping honey everywhere. Shmear it on sprouted grain toast with a fruit topping (like sliced apples or pears), goat ...