The great sweetener debate has diabetics and people fighting obesity caught between two seemingly impossible choices. On one side sits honey, nature’s golden nectar that feels wholesome and natural.

Honey and refined sugar contain similar calories and sugar content. Honey has a lower glycemic index, a sweeter taste, and beneficial compounds. Both can have a place in a healthy and balanced diet if ...

Honey contains more nutrients and has more potential health benefits than sugar. There are more than 300 different types of honey, some of which have more evidence for specific health benefits than ...