Doctor Says 1-2 Teaspoons of Honey Daily Is Safe
A gastroenterologist, Yekaterina Kashuk, stated that one to two teaspoons of honey per day is safe for healthy adults, emphasizing that honey should be viewed as a sweetener rather than a source of vitamins and minerals.
Consensus
- One to two teaspoons of honey per day is considered safe for healthy adults.
- Honey should be viewed as a sweetener, not a source of vitamins and minerals.
- The amount of biologically active substances, vitamins, and minerals in honey is small, making up only a few percent of its composition.
- People with diabetes or carbohydrate metabolism disorders should exercise caution with honey.
- Honey is contraindicated for children under 12 months due to the risk of infant botulism.
- Honey should be avoided by individuals with fructose intolerance or allergies.
Points of divergence
- The expert advised completely excluding honey from the diet of children under 12 months, which is a stronger statement than 'contraindicated' used in riamo. — vm
- The article mentions the Honey Feast (Medovy Spas) on August 14, which is not referenced in riamo. — vm
- The article includes a discussion with dietitian Yelena Solomatina about distinguishing genuine honey from counterfeit, which is not mentioned in riamo. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Gastroenterologist named safe portion of honey per day — РИАМО
- How many spoons of honey can be eaten per day — Вечерняя Москва