Honey is not necessarily better than sugar and, in principle, is no worse than dried fruit.
If you have diabetes, honey will not prevent the same side effects that can occur from consuming sugar.
However, honey is more complex in composition than regular sugar, which consists of sucrose.
Honey is a mixture of dextrose, levulose, sucrose and other sugars, the amount of which depends on the nectar.
Experts say eating honey won't make you healthy.
In general, the glycemic index of some honeys is slightly lower than that of sugar.
However, honey, if you remove the water, consists of fructose and glucose, as well as other sugars and a small amount of amino acids, proteins, minerals, vitamins and enzymes.
When you consume honey, you can say that you are consuming sugar syrup.
Dried fruits are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. However, they are high in calories due to the high concentration of sugar.
Some manufacturers add not only sugar, but also preservatives.
If you have to choose from these products, then you can give preference to dried fruits.
Honey is a good alternative to sugar in moderation.
Author: Elena Gutyro
