5 Things About Honey That Are Wrongly Spread on Social Media, According to Experts

Honey is among the healthiest foods—packed with nutrients and antioxidants, has antibacterial properties, and plays an important role in diabetes management as part of a balanced diet. However, social media is loaded with misinformation on how to use it.

Many wellness influencers say pouring honey into hot tea, coffee, or other liquids breaks down the sweetener’s beneficial properties and releases toxins. But nutritional experts are not convinced. They believe there are a lot of lies that are being peddled when it comes to the nutritional value of honey.

Here are a few honey myths and why you should ignore them if they pop up in your social media feed.

Raw honey is available everywhere with tag lines like "better than normal honey," as it is typically not heated or filtered. IU has propagated widely on the internet that raw honey is healthier than regular honey. However, according to experts, there is little evidence to support this claim. Studies say raw honey is rich in yeasts, pollen, and very small amounts of active enzymes and antioxidants, but there is no confirmation that these substances lead to any specific health benefits.

Some people pick raw honey for its antioxidants, but this likely doesn’t make a big difference for overall health.

There is no scientific evidence that suggests that honey can improve allergies, especially the flu.

Also, experts believe honey would be created far from where you would be using it, so it is not going to have the same benefits as the environmental allergens are different at every place.

Honey is healthier than sugar

Many influencers on social media would teach you recipes where you can replace sugar with honey because it is "healthy.". Experts say even though honey has a reputation as a better option than other sweeteners, it is not necessarily healthier for you.

Whether it is honey or fruit sugar, they are all loaded with carbohydrates, which your body changes into blood sugar before storing it in the cells and using it for energy.

While both sugar and honey can spike blood sugar levels, honey may take more time to do it.

It is a popular social media myth that pouring honey into hot water or heating honey above 284°F (140°C) releases toxins or poisons. There is currently no evidence to support this claim, and experts believe honey cannot be toxic with any beverage.

Honey has antimicrobial properties, which is why it is believed that it can heal wounds faster. There are also many antiseptic creams made with medical-grade honey available easily at the medical store. Unlike the honey you spread on toast, medical-grade honey is prepared specifically for contact with wounds and burns.

Some research has shown that medical-grade honey does treat burn wounds, but that does not mean a standard honey jar should replace your over-the-counter antibacterial ointment.

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