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Starting your day with a bowl of yogurt is a simple way to boost your gut health.
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But what does this mean for your breakfast routine?
Should you start drizzling honey on your morning yogurt?
In this article, we dive into the research to uncover what these findings could mean for you.
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This proof-of-concept study was an important first step, but it wasn’t conducted on humans.
Theytested 66 healthy adultswho consumed yogurt with clover honey and yogurt without honey.
A small follow-up study was conducted, where participants consumed yogurt with regular sugar.
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Even in this study, honey was found to have the greatest impact on supporting probiotic survival.
Not only is honey better for your gut than sugar, but it’s also packed with powerfulantioxidants.
Plus, research has found thathoney is better for blood sugar levelsthan regular sugar.
However, a small amount of honey mixed with yogurt should be safe for most people.
Consider adding nuts or nut butter for healthy fats and protein or your favorite fruit for fiber and antioxidants.
Whatever combination you choose, enjoy the gut health benefits a small drizzle of honey can provide.
