The main components of honey are fructose (fruit sugar) and glucose (grape sugar) but the fructose and glucose are primarily independent of
each other. Although cane sugar which is the commonly used white sugar, contains these 2 components, the fructose and glucose present
combine to form units of sugar called sucrose. When we are consuming regular white sugar, our digestive systems need higher levels of insulin
to break down the combined units of sugar for them to be absorbed by the body and convert them into energy.
In contrast, honey requires lower levels of insulin compared to regular white sugar and does not raise blood sugar levels rapidly as it has a lower
Glycemic Index (GI) than sugar. Though honey contains a significant amount of sugar, it consists largely of two simple individual units of sugar
which are glucose and fructose that are easily absorbed at different rates by the body. The lower the GI, the slower blood sugar levels will rise.
Comparatively, honey is considered a healthier option.
Please consult your doctor or physician before consuming honey should you have any known health conditions.