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Honey as an alternative to sugar? New study indicates the health benefits

January 6, 2023

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Consuming raw honey from a single floral source may improve blood sugar control and lower cholesterol levels when taken within the context of a healthy diet, according to a recent study published in Nutrition Reviews.

“These results are surprising because honey is about 80% sugar,” said Tauseef Khan, a senior researcher on the study and a research associate in nutritional sciences at the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine, in a press release.

“We’re not saying you should start having honey if you currently avoid sugar,” added Khan.

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