Most of us remember our grandmothers using honey for medicinal value when we were sick with a cold or sore throat. Honey’s antibacterial properties have been recognized down through the ages. Honey has been classified by WHO and USDA as a simple sugar, but there is actually significant data showing that honey contains rare and complex sugars that in fact improve blood glucose control in diabetics, lowering fasting glucose, Hemoglobin A1A, and even improving cholesterol.
