Honey to Lose Weight

Q. I've heard that to lose weight it's better to use honey instead of sugar. Is this true? Regards, David (California)

R.Hi David! Thank you for contacting us. What you just mentioned about honey is a very popular belief. However, despite the fact that honey contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals, when it comes to counting calories it is basically equivalent to sugar. Therefore, the belief that honey is helpful in weight loss is false. If you want to use a sugar substitute, we suggest you choose an artifical sweetener like sucralose or saccharine. Regards, Annie Lopez, Nutrition Couselor, MyDiet™