Tag: Excess honey

According to the American Heart Association, a diet high in added sugars, including natural sweeteners like honey, can increase the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. This raises a critical question: despite its touted benefits, can you have too much natural honey?

A single tablespoon of honey contains roughly 64 calories and 17 grams of sugar, highlighting its caloric density despite its natural origins. But beyond its sweetness, what happens to your body if you eat a lot of honey, and where is the line between a beneficial drizzle and harmful excess?