Heres what they have to say about the sticky, sweet syrup.

Health benefits of honey.

Honey is a natural ingredient harvested from honeycombs.

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It has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes for centuries.

Bonus: its alsogreat for the skin.

Is it ever a bad idea to use honey for baking?

According to Ayurvedic practices, heating honey brings out toxic properties and should therefore be avoided.

Those following a plant-based diet also want to avoid honey since its an animal byproduct.

Maple syrup, date syrup, andagaveare all viable alternatives.

Bottom Line

Honey is a natural sweetener with a greater nutritional profile than refined white sugar.

For those who do choose to use it moderately, might we suggest thesehoney cornbread muffinsor thesefudgy date brownies?