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.

Every year, on 14 November, the global health community observes World Diabetes Day (WDD), a moment to reflect on the rising ...

Bees make raw honey from the nectar of flowering plants like wildflowers, eucalyptus, coffee, and sweet orange citrus. Manufacturers often obtain the honey from the honeycomb using a centrifuge, a ...

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 ...

Although any and all types of honey will eventually crystallize, raw renditions form granules more quickly for one key reason ...

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 ...

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 ...

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) ...

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 ...