Sugar...honey... - Healthy Lifestyle Message Board

Midget · 10-05-2004, 12:28 AM

OK--firstly, let me say this looks like a really interesting forum...my compliments to whoever thought of it.

Secondly, I'm not sure if this belongs here, so if not, please feel free to move it to where it would get the best answer.

But anyway...here goes. This weekend, I was eating lunch with my dad at this restraunt, and I ordered a coffee, and I couldn't reach the sugar...but there was some honey that came with something else. :P So I was like hmmm...and just like spooned some honey into my coffee.

Then I got to thinking about how my grand parents use honey instead of sugar on ceareal and stuff...then I realized how much more I like that, instead of sugar. lol Is Honey healthier than sugar?

proudmom47 · 10-05-2004, 07:25 AM

I think honey is definitely healthier than sugar. Our table sugar is refined and out of its natural form. I wouldn't suggest using huge amounts of it, but I know people who cook with honey ( cookies, breads) instead of sugar for health reasons. Of course, if you are have sugar issues (hypoglycemia or diabetes) you still shouldn't use it. I use if on my oatmeal with cinnamon and it is really good. If you like it in your coffee, I think it is a healthier substitute!
Cindy

Midget · 10-05-2004, 08:21 AM

Yeah, all those subsitutes are just...eww. :P

GettingWellAgain · 10-11-2004, 02:35 PM

I think certain types of honey are actually VERY nutritious as they contain enzymes and I believe antioxidants as well. There are soooo many different kinds. There is the common clover honey and wildflower honey, and I've even heard of avocado honey. Yum!
~Katalina

Midget · 10-11-2004, 10:24 PM

So how do I know what kind to get? I didn't know there was that many kinds.