RAW HONEY

RAW HONEY

Raw honey is naturally gluten-free and provides an excellent source of energy. About 82% of its calories come from carbohydrates. Most of the carbohydrate content comes from fructose. One tablespoon of honey contains 64 calories. Honey also contains small amounts of minerals and amino acids and makes a great substitute for sugar in recipes. Honey also contains tryptophan which is a natural relaxant and can help improve sleep. It also contains vitamin C and certain B vitamins such as niacin, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid.

People often ask if honey can cause weight gain. There is a difference in how honey and table sugar work in our bodies. Both honey and table sugar contain glucose and fructose. The difference is that Table sugar is made of sucrose, which has glucose and fructose hooked together, whereas in honey, fructose and glucose remain in individual units. This subtle difference has a huge impact on the human body. The USDA states that your body’s tolerance to honey is significantly better than to sucrose or glucose alone. Honey is actually sweeter than table sugar so you need to use less to accomplish a sweet taste.