Can you actually eat honey on a strict sugar-free diet?
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
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Honey is technically sugar composed of glucose and fructose, making it unsuitable for strict no-sugar diets. However, people reducing refined sugar intake may consume one to two tablespoons occasionally. Honey contains antioxidants and trace minerals, offering slight nutritional advantages over refined sugar. It raises blood glucose levels more slowly than table sugar but still affects metabolism. Experts recommend portion control and gradually reducing sweetness preference rather than substituting sweeteners.
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