Organic cane sugar has gained popularity among health-conscious consumers for its perceived natural qualities. Many backyard bird enthusiasts wonder if it makes a better choice for hummingbird feeders than ordinary white sugar. However, experts strongly caution against using it for these tiny birds. The differences in processing make organic cane sugar potentially harmful despite its […]
Dark Honey Has More Illness-Fighting Agents Than Light Honey
Honey bees pollinate the crops we eat and provide honey. Where they forage for nectar now has gained nutritional importance: What they eat determines the level of antioxidants in honey, according to new research. In a study that analyzed 19 samples of honey from 14 different floral sources, University of Illinois scientists found that honey […]