Not A Natural Sugar
One of the most serious health dangers linked with honey is its high sugar level. The sweetness of the nectar isn’t considered a “natural sugar,” as it turns out. Instead, it’s an “added sugar,” and those numbers should be kept low in your diet. If you don’t, the consequences for your heart might be severe.
Not A Natural Sugar
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The Daily Recommended Sugar Intake
The American Heart Association has set a daily limit for added sugars, with males being allowed to consume 37.5 grams. Ladies have a somewhat smaller figure, weighing in about 25 grams. For the sake of reference, a single spoonful of honey contains exactly 17.3 grams. Beginning to see the problem?
The Daily Recommended Sugar Intake