I feel that our industry has not fully exploited two of the apparent
dietary benefits of honey--that honey generally produces less of a glycemic
spike than sucrose, and that use of honey as a sweetener may help to fight
obesity.  Dr. Ron Fessendon, working with the AHPA, has been a great
promotor, but all beekeepers can help to get the message out to the public.

"Overall, our findings in healthy, nonobese
women suggest that replacement of sucrose with honey as part
of regular meals or in baking could have important
health implications, particularly for those with glucose
intolerance or type 2 diabetes."
Larson-Meyer, et al (2010) Effect of Honey versus Sucrose on Appetite,
Appetite-Regulating Hormones, and Postmeal Thermogenesis.  J Am Coll
Nutr October 2010 vol. 29 no. 5 482-493

-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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