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Is raw honey safe to eat?

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Dr. Jonathan Sack answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Honey has a very high sugar content, so bacteria cannot live in it. Remember the high sugar content also has lots of calories and won't help with weight loss and may cause weight gain. The sugar will make diabetes control difficult.

Answered 4/24/2015

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