Is honey good for you, and how does it compare to sugar in Europe?

Honey explained: natural sugars, glycaemic impact, antioxidants, cough relief, and health considerations.

In this episode, we examine whether honey offers measurable health benefits and how it fits into a balanced diet under EU nutritional guidance.

You’ll learn:

• What honey contains (glucose, fructose, trace antioxidants)

• How honey affects blood sugar compared to table sugar

• Evidence for honey in soothing cough and sore throat

• Why “natural” does not mean low-calorie

• The role of portion control in weight and metabolic health

• When honey should be avoided (infants under 1 year due to botulism risk)

• Situations where dietary advice may require medical assessment

We explain ...