Sugar Myths
Who doesn’t enjoy some sweets in their diet? We all like our desserts and treating ourselves. There are a lot of myths about sugar in our diets. Food for Health has a great article this month on Sugar: The Not-So-Sweet Truth . Do you believe some of these myths about sugar? Below are some common myths many people have about sugar. Myth 1: Some sugars such as honey or agave are healthier for you than white table sugar or high fructose corn syrup. A little bit true, as honey and agave do provide some traces of vitamins and minerals such as potassium and vitamin C. But the amounts are so small, that honey and agave are not really healthier than white table sugar or high fructose corn syrup. Some people use honey as a cough suppressant . Others like the taste of honey in baked foods like muffins. Nothing wrong with choosing honey or agave, they just aren’t much healthier. Myth 2: ...