Is honey better than sugar?
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haven't eaten oatmeal, sugar or honey in so long as it is, can't figure this out. how do you eat this many carbs and lose weight? you're blessed.0
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Try some agave nectar, you hardly need any to sweeten oatmeal (not saying its better than honey but another option and comes in different flavors)
to answer your question I'd always go with honey personally0 -
I prefer Honey over Sugar
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I actually just read an article in this month's Cooking Light magazine (not the most scientific source, but a source none-the-less), on honey, white sugar, brown sugar and raw sugar. It said that there really isn't a difference nutritionally, it's all a matter of taste.
The reason there isn't a nutritional difference is becuase it's all sugar.......0 -
They are both high on the GI scale (if you are worried about insulin levels) How about Stevia? It is like 400 x sweeter, and you need a lot less, and no problems with insulin.
I thought Stevia spiked your insulin actually. But yes if you like the taste it's definitely an option. I need to buy some actually...
No it does not that is why it is a recommended sweetener for diabetics. it does not impact insulin levels vs. other sweeteners.
Coconut palm sugar is another natural sweetener that is much lower on the GI scale, and can be used (esp. for baking) it is a 1:1 ratio replacement for sugar in baking recipes. However, I will say it is much lighter on the sweetness scale.
Still acceptable in baked goods. :happy:0 -
I like honey whipped with cinnamon the best..
switch to that.. you'll never look back..0 -
Hi guys.
I eat a looooot of oatmeal(sometimes twice a day haha), and I do like my oatmeal really sweet. I don't have any other unnatural sugar on a normal day, so I've always just accepted that I can have those tbsp of sugar with my oatmeal. I wanna try to cut down on the sugar, and I was thinking of using honey instead, but the question is - is it healthier than sugar? the kcals are pretty much the same, but will i get better nutrition from honey than the brown sugar i eat?
Wait.... what do you mean unnatural?0 -
:laugh:Yes, honey is definitely better for spreading on bread or toast. Sugar has a much lower retention index. It tends to roll off the bread and doesn't spread as evenly.
Also honey leaves a substantial residue on the knife / spoon or whatever you are using so it save calories that way, along with the amounts that are lost between the honey container and the destination food - sticky jar syndrome.
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Flavor-wise, I think honey is better ... There are a bunch of different ones, with slightly different flavor profiles and (perceived) levels of sweetness ... blueberry blossom honey, tupelo, orange blossom, raspberry, clover, wildflower, star thistle, clover, etc. ... Think outside of the "little bear" ...0
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I say honey is better, solely because it's naturally produced. Plus, if you can find raw honey from your region, eating a little year round will actually help you build up resistances to pollen allergies (if you have them). In the spring and summer you have a higher chance of suffering LESS because you're continually ingesting the pollen in small increments and building up a tolerance 0
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The best one is the one you prefer the taste of.0
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They are both high on the GI scale (if you are worried about insulin levels) How about Stevia? It is like 400 x sweeter, and you need a lot less, and no problems with insulin.
I thought Stevia spiked your insulin actually. But yes if you like the taste it's definitely an option. I need to buy some actually...
No it does not that is why it is a recommended sweetener for diabetics. it does not impact insulin levels vs. other sweeteners.
Coconut palm sugar is another natural sweetener that is much lower on the GI scale, and can be used (esp. for baking) it is a 1:1 ratio replacement for sugar in baking recipes. However, I will say it is much lighter on the sweetness scale.
Still acceptable in baked goods. :happy:
Stevia tastes weird, as do most of the highly processed sugar substitutes ...0 -
I actually just read an article in this month's Cooking Light magazine (not the most scientific source, but a source none-the-less), on honey, white sugar, brown sugar and raw sugar. It said that there really isn't a difference nutritionally, it's all a matter of taste.
The reason there isn't a nutritional difference is becuase it's all sugar.......
That's pretty much what the article said!0 -
honey has some good minerals and antibodies in it. If you have allergies they say you can get some local honey to build up your immune system, but I am not sure if that is true of not.0
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Try some agave nectar, you hardly need any to sweeten oatmeal (not saying its better than honey but another option and comes in different flavors)
to answer your question I'd always go with honey personally
Agave nectar is not necessarily any better of a choice than any other fructose sugar. Yes it is lower on the GI scale than sugar, but it is still a fructose. They are yummy, Agave nectar has about the same calorie count as honey too, 60 calories per tablespoon. There are about 45 calories in a tablespoon of granulated sugar.0 -
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Yes, honey is definitely better for spreading on bread or toast. Sugar has a much lower retention index. It tends to roll off the bread and doesn't spread as evenly.
Also honey leaves a substantial residue on the knife / spoon or whatever you are using so it save calories that way, along with the amounts that are lost between the honey container and the destination food - sticky jar syndrome.
My grandad use to make us toast with sugar on, he'd butter it first then cover it with sugar and the tip of the excess... worked like a charm and I loved it when I was younger0 -
I would care if there actually was a nutritional difference. But there's not.honestly who cares, eat whatever one tastes better to you and fit it into your macros0 -
They are both high on the GI scale (if you are worried about insulin levels) How about Stevia? It is like 400 x sweeter, and you need a lot less, and no problems with insulin.
I thought Stevia spiked your insulin actually. But yes if you like the taste it's definitely an option. I need to buy some actually...
No it does not that is why it is a recommended sweetener for diabetics. it does not impact insulin levels vs. other sweeteners.
Coconut palm sugar is another natural sweetener that is much lower on the GI scale, and can be used (esp. for baking) it is a 1:1 ratio replacement for sugar in baking recipes. However, I will say it is much lighter on the sweetness scale.
Still acceptable in baked goods. :happy:
Stevia tastes weird, as do most of the highly processed sugar substitutes ...
Stevia is not a processed sugar substitute (as in artificial sweetener) it is made from the leaf of the Setvia plant (all natural) it does taste weird if you use too much. Since it is 400 x sweeter than sugar, five drops of liquid Stevia sweetens your coffee just fine, or you oatmeal too. Just like any of "sugar" substitute there is a slight difference in taste form sugar. (That's because it's not sugar")If you get used to Diet Coke, or any other "Diet" drink you will get use to the slight after taste (which mind you I think is a whole lot less drastic than sweet-n-low)0 -
The best one is the one you prefer the taste of.
Sara is right the best one is the one that you prefer the taste of unless you are worried about your insulin. (which is honestly more affected by your carbohydrates than your choice of sweeteners on the larger scale of a diet scheme.)0 -
For me, I don't know and to be honest I don't care. However, I will not give up my honey on my morning porridge. IMO it tastes better than sugar and since my honey comes from a local garden I know it has not been chemically processed within an inch of it's life.0
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You can actually get raw forms of stevia that aren't highly processed. Stuff like Truvia and the like are overly processed and contain things other than stevia that may not be the best for you. You can use stevia leaves to sweeten tea, I don't know how well that would go for your oatmeal... may add a little bit of fiber as well, who knows? lol. But If you do stevia I highly suggest Stevia in the raw, it doesn't have all fo the unnatural chemical additives that the other versions do and it isn't as overly processed.0
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Now i don't know for sure but if it's natural honey then i think it's healthier. I don't really know though, it's all on assumption0
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Not significantly. Have you tried adding fruit to sweeten it? Bananas, strawberries, and blueberries can all be delicious add-ons. I like blending two teaspoons of peanut or almond butter into my oatmeal after it's cooked, then adding cinnamon and maybe some nuts and/or dried fruit too.0
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Better in what context...taste? Cooking/baking?
Calorie wise it's the same. Taste...I think that's a preference.0 -
I say honey is better, solely because it's naturally produced. Plus, if you can find raw honey from your region, eating a little year round will actually help you build up resistances to pollen allergies (if you have them). In the spring and summer you have a higher chance of suffering LESS because you're continually ingesting the pollen in small increments and building up a tolerance
This is all not true.
Honey can be ultraprocessed and table sugar comes from sugar cane and sugar beets and other natural substances.
And the allergies thing has been thoroughly debunked.0 -
Here read this: I understand that this is suppose to be geared towards sugar consumption ( all forms of sugar) in children, however, it is just as helpful for adults. It is good to know what too much sugar can do to your system :happy: Moderation is the key to anything in life. It's the best policy to live by.
http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/feeding-eating/family-nutrition/sugar/harmful-effects-excess-sugar0 -
I actually prefer about 1/2 teaspoon of Agave Nectar on my oatmeal. I just need a hint of sweet.0
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Flavor-wise, I think honey is better ... There are a bunch of different ones, with slightly different flavor profiles and (perceived) levels of sweetness ... blueberry blossom honey, tupelo, orange blossom, raspberry, clover, wildflower, star thistle, clover, etc. ... Think outside of the "little bear" ...
Tupelo is my favorite!0 -
Try buckwheat honey. Dark and delicious. Meadowfoam had to be the nicest although orange blossom is great too...Its obviously preference of taste. Sugar and Honey are close to one and the same. One comes from a sugar cane and the other comes from bees. So choose what you enjoy tasting better and stick with it. I have yet to like honey at all. The clover taste gets to me and makes my throat itchy. SO I would guess I am allergic lol
thanks I will try them!!0
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