Indeed:
“We’re not saying you should start having honey if you currently avoid sugar,” Dr. Khan added.
“The takeaway is more about replacement — if you’re using table sugar, syrup or another sweetener, switching those sugars for honey might lower cardiometabolic risks.”
This is my recommendation on diet soda to people as well. The literature points to diet soda being a productive replacement for those currently drinking soda and desiring to lose weight.
But the jury is still out on potential effects of diet on the microbiome and insulin sensitivity etc, so I wouldn't go encouraging people to pick it up for no reason.
“The takeaway is more about replacement — if you’re using table sugar, syrup or another sweetener, switching those sugars for honey might lower cardiometabolic risks.”