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NorCal Nectar

NorCal Nectar Journal

Raw honey, honey sticks & beekeeping

Buying guides, serving maths, recipes and hive management — written to answer one question at a time, with the sources shown.

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Raw Honey Benefits & Education

Honey and Diabetes: What 69 Studies Say About Blood Sugar

Raw Honey Benefits & Education

Honey and Diabetes: What 69 Studies Say About Blood Sugar

A 2025 meta-analysis of 69 randomized controlled trials found that honey in small doses can reduce HbA1c levels. But the type and amount matter enormously. Here is what diabetics need to know.

14 min read

Raw Honey Benefits & Education

Raw Honey vs Sugar: Nutrition, GI, and Weight

Raw Honey Benefits & Education

Raw Honey vs Sugar: Nutrition, GI, and Weight

Thinking about swapping table sugar for raw honey? This guide compares calories, glycemic index, antioxidants, and clinical outcomes to help you decide which sweetener belongs in your kitchen.

14 min read

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