honey Vs Sugar????

[chinadoll]

What are the distinctions between honey and sugar...both are sweet ....will both make u fat if u overindulge? How can I include honey into a healthy lifestyle?

[crete]

good morning chinadoll . sugar is refined honey is natural and better for a healthy diet you could try honey in porridge or simlpy have it with hot water what about poured over ice cream or over waffles mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[tictactoe]

Now, now crete...if chinadoll pours honey on waffles, I don't think that will help her with a healthy lifestyle!!

Go for honey, chinadoll - but in moderation...


n00dles

[crete]

everything in moderation fresh fruit with a drizzle of clear honey yummy and not too many calories

[Clanad]

Actually, on an equal weight basis, there is very little nutritional difference between honey and sugar. Because it weighs more, a teaspoon of honey contains slightly more carbohydrate and calories than a teaspoon of sugar...

[beejaybee]

I make smoothies & add a spoonful of honey to the morning one. A tablespoon of honey 1/2 teaspoon of cinamon mixed in a little hot water is an excellent "old wives" remedy for achey joints. I can vouch for the fact it works.

[mandimoo]

rule of thumb is to stick as far as possible to unrefined, unprocessed foods. apart from that, honey has antibacterial and antiviral properties, and if you regularly eat a honey from a local producer (eg a farm), it is supposed to ease hayfever symptoms, as you are getting a small dose of local pollens all year round, much like a vaccination. it is also supposed to help with coldsores and many, many other health problems.