Saturday, October 9, 2010

I have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Is there any reason why I cannot eat honey?

Sure, you can eat Honey. There is no hard and fast rule why you cannot eat honey. Diabetics can eat anything they want, as long as it is in moderation. The bottom line is that you do should not eat too much sugar. Eat just enough honey that fulfils your daily calorie requirements. Perhaps one teaspoon with your coffee or tea. Make it a habit of monitoring your blood sugar afterwards. If your sugar stays high, then cut down the honey to half a teaspoon.

There are many reports on the medical benefits of honey, but rest assured, too much honey is not good.
 
Honey contains fructose, which can significantly raise your blood sugar levels. Almost all syrups and foods containing fructose can immediately raise blood sugars and should be consumed in limited amount by all people.

A tablespoon of honey roughly contains about 70 calories and contains 8 grs of fructose.  

Remember too much of any one particular food is not a good thing.



No comments:

Post a Comment