Honey

Honey

Honey is a natural sweetener that requires no additional refining. In fact, it is used today the same way it was thousands of years ago.

The color of honey depends on the source of the nectar, which also affects the level of antioxidants in hone varieties. Buckwheat, sunflower, tupelo and acacia honey are all higher in antioxidants than the more common clover honey.

Germs do not grow well in honey, however it should not be given to infants under the age of 12 months due to infant botulism.

While honey has antioxidant and other potential benefits, it is still extremely high in sugars and should be avoided for general sweetening purposes. Try low glycemic agave nectar, erythritol and stevia for sweetening foods and beverages without spiking your blood sugar.

Glycemic Index=55
Glycemic Load=10

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts

Selecting and Storing

Choose jars of honey that are clean, not sticky. The honey inside should be liquid, with no signs of crystallization. Honey has a long shelf life, and keeps best stored away from heat and light. Refrigerating honey causes crystals to form, but it can be returned to its liquid state by placing the jar in a pan of warm or simmering water, or by heating the honey in the microwave in a microwave-safe container.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-Tbsp(s) HONEY

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0

Calories: 64

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0 g	*
Saturated Fat	0 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	0 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	17.3 g	*
Sugars	17.2 g	*
Fiber	0.04 g	*
Protein	0.06 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.11mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	0.42 mcg	0%
Niacin	0.03 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.01 mg	1%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	1.3 mg	0%
Copper	0.01 mg	0%
Iron	0.09 mg	0%
Magnesium	0.42 mg	0%
Manganese	0.02 mg	1%
Phosphorous	0.84 mg	0%
Potassium	10.9 mg	0%
Selenium	0.17 mcg	0%
Sodium	0.84 mg	0%
Zinc	0.05 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).