Raw sugar tastes great. Most of us were first introduced to the wonderful taste of sugar as children. We have enjoyed it in candy, cereal, soft drinks and even on fruit. How many remember pouring sugar on buttered bread? Sounds pretty gross today as an adult but I remember it was considered a snack food in my family. Today I would never allow my kids to eat like that.
Today many people use a sugar substitute such as Splenda, Nutra Sweet, or Aspartame. There is a very long list of sugar substitutes that many of us are not even familiar with. But, the healthiest of these are also NOT man-made. Go figure.
Let me introduce you to some of the benefits of raw honey and Agave.
Raw Honey Benefits:
- Honey is much sweeter than table sugar, as well as healthier
- Provides an energy boost (without a sugar crash)
- Known to aid in relieving sore throats
- Honey is naturally antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and kills bacteria – put it on chapped lips or cuts and burns
- Can aid in relieving diarrhea
- Has natural calming properties (pair it with chamomile tea)
- Antioxidant (who doesn’t love antioxidants?)
- Also known to help curb high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes
- Credits: WHFoods, Bee Pollen Buzz, Global Healing Center
Agave Nectar Benefits
- Lower glycemic index than other sweeteners
- Contains anti-inflammatory properties
- Boosts immune system
- Sweeter than sugar (by approximately 3 times)
- Vegan
- Naturally anti-bacterial (similar to raw honey)
- Credits: All About Agave, She Knows
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