Is Honey safe; as replacement for sugar, in infants and for diabetis patients !?

Hi there!

Today we will be giving you some "sweet information" I mean what in the world is sweeter than honey 🍯!?!?

Honey is rich in antioxidants and vitamins as well as nutrients like potassium, manganese and so on.... But although it has a lot of potential benefits, Honey should not be given to infants under the age of one year and children till 2. It may contain spores of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which can cause infant botulism-a rare but serious illness.

The infant's digestive system is not yet developed enough to handle these spores, so it's best to avoid giving honey to infants.

Symptoms of Botulinum toxin (Botox) are easily identifiable at home before seeking medical aid, e.g droppy eyes, fatigue, a not so active child, nausea and vomiting, dry mouth and difficulty swallowing

Luckily it is a treatable medical condition but the symptoms can be very disturbing while it lasts so Don't give infants honey ❌

Talking about honey's sugar concerns especially in diabetes

While honey is often perceived as a healthier alternative to refined sugar, it is still a concentrated source of sugars and can result in all the adverse effects as discussed in the previous post-understanding sugar and so should be consumed in moderation. And just like table sugar, Its high sugar content can contribute to dental cavities, blood sugar spikes, and weight gain if consumed excessively.

Honey is still a threat in Diabetis!

So although a table spoon of honey can be a mouth full of goodness, be very cautious of how much of it you consume.

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