Honey vs. Sugar (kinda long, sorry)

christa62105

From reading a handful of articles online I understand somewhat the benefits of using honey over sugar. Which I have no problem with - I LOVE honey!!
My question is about the sugar that is IN honey, is this just as bad for you as if you had used regular sugar? I always substitute honey for sugar in shakes and I put it in my tea on a regular basis. Am I going way over on my daily sugar intake by doing this?
Speaking of, I'm not completely sure what my daily sugar intake should be. I tried looking it up online and could not find anything specific. If it helps, I'm 5'1" and weigh 123 (looking to lose about 10 more pounds).

Thanks in advance for your help!

raynes

To me, the main difference comes from the fact that honey is natural, whereas granulated white sugar is processed.  They're both still sugar.

As for how much sugar, MyPlate on Livestrong says that there's no recommended amount, but that experts recommend no more than 40g of refined sugar per 2000 calories consumed. 

I only skimmed this, but here is an article on natural vs. refined sugars.
http://www.ironmagazine.com/article286.html

Sugar is pretty much empty calories, so if you can get away without it, that's best.  You're better off getting the sugar in your diet from natural, fibre bearing sources, like fruit.

PeonyPrincesskdd

Now I feel even more fat lol I am 5'1 and want to lose weight so I CAN BE 123 lol

I am about 130 so 7 lbs to lose isn't bad.. but I can't believe you want to be 113. 

See, I want to be 123 because that is what I used to be.

Did you used to be around 113???

christa62105

I used to be 104 when I started college (that was 5 years ago, I'm in grad school now).  I have a very small frame, although I have no urge to be that skinny ever again! My goal is to be in shape/healthy/toned more than it is to be 113 

Raynes - thank you for the information, I appreciate it, that helps a lot!

christa62105

Peony - your wedding pictures are gorgeous and you look great!!

PeonyPrincesskdd

Thanks!

Also here is a post I made a few days ago similar about sugar intake

http://forums.theknot.com/default.aspx?path=http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/?plckForumPage=ForumDiscussion&plckDiscussionId=Cat%3aWedding+BoardsForum%3a238Discussion%3affeb45c4-7a04-4aed-91f4-a7d406876026&sid=sitelife.theknot.com&plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:238Discussion:ffeb45c4-7a04-4aed-91f4-a7d406876026Post:eda4bddd-4aed-4e07-bbca-f1befc6b46d0

PeonyPrincesskdd

also Raynes I asked about your Hummas recipe over on the nest.. the knot is easy with the email replys.. still getting used to the nest.. which doesnt have that option..

raynes

I replied to the thread on H&F.  With a suggestion for keeping track of things too.

PeonyPrincesskdd

Yeah, see I didn't even know that you replied because I don't get the emails like I just got on here GIS on the knot.  LOL  Thanks tho I will check it out.. sounds delicious