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.

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 ...

When it comes to finding healthy foods, it becomes difficult to decipher when they are sweet and loaded with sugar. However, when it comes to honey and maple syrup, both are naturally sweet and ...

Despite its sugar content, honey has some benefits that make it a viable option for diabetics. Honey can be a safe choice for diabetics if consumed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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) ...