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Some people with diabetes wonder about the possibility of including black honey in the daily diet, fearing that it will have negative effects on their health, due to its high sugar content.
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In this regard, Dr. Sherif Hetta, a consultant in public health and preventive medicine, said that diabetics can eat black honey without feeling anxious, but it is stipulated that they do not consume it in excess.
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Hetta added that black honey is a safe alternative to white sugar, because its sugars come from cane, pointing out the many benefits it provides to the health of the body, the most notable of which are:
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1- Black honey plays a major role in reducing the incidence of anemia, because it contains a high percentage of iron, which helps produce hemoglobin in the blood, which is responsible for sending oxygen to all parts of the body.
2- Black honey helps strengthen the immune system, because it contains many antioxidants, which make the body more capable of fighting bacteria and viruses.
3- Black honey is of great importance for bone health, because it contains minerals that contribute to strengthening them and reducing the risk of fractures and fragility.
4- Black honey works to relieve the symptoms of colds and influenza, especially coughs, as it helps to soothe coughs and expel phlegm.
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The public health consultant recommended that diabetics eat black honey in moderation, because excessive amounts of it may lead to high blood sugar and weight gain, due to its high calories and richness in carbohydrates.
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