Do you hate the thought of giving up honey, even though you follow a low-carb diet? Honey contains many beneficial compounds, but it might not be right for you. In this video, I'll discuss the pros and cons of using honey as a sweetener. You'll learn... *What is in raw honey that gives it a good reputation *How many carbs are in honey *Why its relatively low Glycemic Index doesn't tell the whole story *My recommendation for using honey **************** Work with Dr. Becky: Get started with Dr. Becky for free: Learn her 4 Daily Habits (0,1,2,3 Strategy) for Weight Loss: http://www.drbeckyfitness.com/4DailyHabits Reach your goal by joining Dr. Becky's Coaching Program: http://www.drbeckyfitness.com/Coaching Like Dr. Becky Fitness on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DrBeckyFitness More Videos by Dr. Becky: Is Fruit a Problem on My Diet: https://youtu.be/B9KH5bf8cHc Is Agave an OK Sugar Substitute: https://youtu.be/1aWi503EzVs 5 Low-Carb, High-Fat Foods to Eat Every day: https://youtu.be/ntJa3FSzZ08 Studies mentioned in the video: Antimicrobial benefits: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/btri/2011/917505/abs/ Honey: A Novel Antidiabetic Agent: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3399220/ Fructose & the hypoglycemic effect of honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22337138/ ************ Dr. Becky Gillaspy graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1991. After the birth of her daughter, she left private practice and accepted her first teaching position at a career college, and then went on to teach online courses for Ashford University and The University of Phoenix. Through the years, she has taught a variety of health-related courses, including anatomy, physiology, and nutrition.