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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pairing honey with various common ingredients and foods can provide numerous additional health benefits, including improved digestive, immune, and heart health.

Dried fruit, juice, and other fast-acting carbs are among the best snacks for raising blood sugar quickly and helping prevent ...

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 ...

If you've seen the term raw honey at the supermarket, it may seem a little confusing — after all, all honey is raw, right?

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) ...