Sugar vs Honey

AndreaDaPrincess
AndreaDaPrincess Posts: 58 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I always wonder at breakfast if I should pour honey or sugar on my oats...which is healthier for me and which is better for my weight loss goals. Any suggestions ?

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  • dvisser1
    dvisser1 Posts: 788 Member
    In the end, calories are calories, so in part it doesn't matter that much. Looking at the glycemic index, sugar is slightly higher than honey....meaning it's more easily and rapidly digested. That would really only be important if you have blood sugar issues.

    The two have very different tastes and you may be able to get the flavor and sweetening that you want with a smaller serving of honey or agave syrup instead of sugar (that might save some calories).
  • AvonLucyR
    AvonLucyR Posts: 124 Member
    local honey is beneficial to building up defenses against allergens...
  • AvonLucyR
    AvonLucyR Posts: 124 Member
    www.benefits-of-honey.com has a lot of interesting information on honey...
  • treasurebox1
    treasurebox1 Posts: 30 Member
    I only use Stevia drops! Plant based and sooooooo sweet. I can't remember the last time I used sugar. I did add honey to my tea when I was sick and after I saw the calories it cost me, never again! (till I am at my goal weight!)
  • Birder150
    Birder150 Posts: 677 Member
    Given a choice, I'd choose maple syrup. But I'm Canadian so I may be biased. :smile:
    Apparently it contains antioxidants.

    IMO, go with your preference.
  • nannabannana
    nannabannana Posts: 780
    I love the Organic Agave Nectar.
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