Why Everyone Is Suddenly Putting Honey in Their Coffee
 
   
 

 
The sugar we add to our coffee isn’t so great for our health, its actually pretty bad.

Sugar contains empty calories, and consuming too much of it may contribute to weight gain and cavities. Some people switch to artificial sweeteners, which are controversial chemicals that offer no nutritional benefit! Many studies associate artificial sweeteners with all sorts of health problems. Instead using natural sweetener, like honey or maple syrup, will provide the sweetness while providing you with some health benefits.

Honey is less likely to cause rapid spikes and drops in your blood sugar levels that increase hunger.

Honey contains vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron, sulfur, copper, iodine, zinc, phosphate, vitamin A, vitamin C, and various B vitamins. Honey is an antioxidant and acts as an antifungal and antibacterial agent. Digestive issues like diarrhea, indigestion and stomach ulcers may be controlled with honey.

One new study show that putting honey in coffee could be more effective at treating certain coughs than the commonly prescribed systemic steroids. The study was specific to something known as a post-infectious cough, or PPC. PPC is a cough that can stick around for weeks after an upper-respiratory infection or common cold. 

Honey is a much better coffee sweetener especially If you’re concerned with your health.

The sugar component of honey is about 50/50 between glucose and fructose, which are both monosaccharides. Its sugars are easier to process, and it provides you with other important nutrients. Cane sugar is sucrose, a disaccharide. 

There are many different kinds of honey available. Try a few different kinds of honey in your coffees until you find the sweet flavor that is right for you


Learn more about the amazing health benefits of honey!