What are the differences between sugar and honey and is honey better?
This comment section is so interesting to me as I have never questioned the superiority of honey. In my country, honey is seen as a healing, anti inflammatory, antioxidant ingredient. Very important to use especially if one gets sick.
In short, I have noticed that there are differences in how my body reacts to sugar and honey. If incorporate sugar in my diet, I will develop a pizza face and soon after will have issues with constipation. If I eat honey, I have clearer skin and much better digestion.
Honey is definitely MUCH better than cane sugar in any way. Many studies show that honey reduces risk of type 2 diabetes, inflammation and other diseases, while sugar does quite the opposite. Honey is also used to treat fever and wounds.
These people that tell you sugar is the same as honey, have no idea what they are talking about. Honey should be consumed in limited amounts though. Sugars from honey, fruit juice, maple syrup, agave syrup, cane sugar and other added sugars should be limited to 25-30 grams a day. (This doesn’t apply for whole fruits)
Honey has antioxidants. It’s also helpful to consume local honey for people with certain allergies to pollen etc. it’s also a natural sweetener, more natural than sugar. It’s been sometimes even linked to better heart health.
Raw Honey contains at least 14 vitamins and minerals, over 5 important antioxidants, and over 3 beneficial enzymes for your body.
Sugar is known for its association with weight gain and obesity; however, a 15-year study was conducted, and it was discovered the people who consumed more added sugar in their diet were 38% more at risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.