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I think there has always been a honey vs sugar debate, and in my twenty something years of living, as far as I can remember, I have never used honey instead of sugar. I have heard from several people that honey is a healthier alternative, but I’m one of those people who don’t want my foods to mix, so I’ve never used honey instead of sugar because I have always felt that it will alter the taste of whatever I put it in.<\/p>\n

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Honey vs Sugar<\/p><\/div>\n

But this past week, I used honey for the first time in my oatmeal, and it was not bad at all. I used a tablespoon of honey, and I immediately regretted it at first taste because it was too sweet. The oatmeal I made was only half a cup (raw), so that was way too much sweet. I could taste the honey, but it wasn’t like an ugh<\/em> taste. The next time I used honey (for the same amount of oatmeal), I only used about a quarter of a teaspoon. It was barely sweet, but it was manageable.<\/p>\n

Curious, I decided to go searching. According to what I read on several sites – especially this site<\/strong><\/a>, our bodies process honey and sugar the same way, but there are little differences:<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> \u00a0Sugar contains about 16 calories per tablespoon while honey contains about 22 calories per tablespoon<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> \u00a0In sugar, fructose and glucose are hooked together, while honey has them as individual units.<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> \u00a0While honey may contain more calories, people may use less of it.<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> \u00a0Honey may aid in digestion, and unlike sugar, it may contain some minerals and vitamins.<\/p>\n

I don’t know what’s going on with me, but lately, I have been on a mission to try new things: food, products, etc. So this honey thing I’m currently on, I don’t know how long it will last, but if I am sure that honey – especially in the amount that I currently consume it (quarter of a teaspoon) – is a healthier alternative, then I will make a conscious effort to continue it.<\/p>\n

When it comes down to it, it’s really all about healthier food choices. So, what’s your take on this honey vs sugar debate?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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