Nigeria: Why honey is regarded as a relatively safer sweetener in diabetics —Scientists

Sugars, used as sweeteners, are an important ingredient of human food. However, the best sugar, jaggery, or honey option depends on the unique dietary needs and goals.

Table sugar is the most processed, with little to no nutritional value besides pure sucrose. While table sugar tastes delicious, excessive intake has been related to a variety of health concerns, including weight gain, diabetes and tooth damage.

Jaggery, a traditional sugarcane or palm sap sweetener, is less…