Article: HONEY MAY BE BEST SWEETENER.(LIVING)

Byline: Ed Blonz

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Other than price, what is the difference between organic sugar (evaporated cane juice) and granulated sugar?

Are both products stripped of their nutrients? If I consume them regularly, are they harmful to my health?

Where does brown sugar fit in? As a very active young adult (21 years old), should I supplement sugar products with a natural sweetener (like honey), since I am trying to create a healthy lifestyle? - A.I., Los Angeles, Calif.

DEAR A.I.: Evaporated cane juice tastes different than granulated sugar, and it contains trace amounts of minerals and vitamins - not enough, however, to qualify it as ...

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