Not A Natural Sugar
Honey’s high sugar content is one of the most serious health risks associated with it. As it turns out, the nectar’s sweetness isn’t considered a “natural sugar.” Instead, it’s an “added sugar,” and those numbers in your diet should be kept low. If you don’t, your heart could suffer serious consequences.
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Not A Natural Sugar
The Daily Recommended Sugar Intake
Males are allowed to consume 37.5 grams of added sugars per day, according to the American Heart Association. Ladies are a little smaller, weighing in at around 25 grams. A single spoonful of honey weighs exactly 17.3 grams for the sake of comparison. Are you starting to see the issue?
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The Daily Recommended Sugar Intake