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Honey Beats Agave: The Healthier Sugar Alternative

6/23/2025

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In Orlando, registered dietitian Megan Ware champions honey as a superior sugar alternative to agave nectar. While honey boasts trace vitamins and antioxidants, agave is laden with fructose and offers little nutrition. Although agave is vegan, honey emerges as the healthier choice, even if it won't cure seasonal allergies.

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In Orlando, registered dietitian Megan Ware champions honey as a superior sugar alternative to agave nectar. While honey boasts trace vitamins and antioxidants, agave is laden with fructose and offers little nutrition. Although agave is vegan, honey emerges as the healthier choice, even if it won't cure seasonal allergies.