You might worry, “But sugar keeps me awake!” True, a candy bar before bed is a bad idea. But honey is different—it’s a natural sugar that your liver processes slowly. Combined with the protein in milk, the sugar release is gentle and steady, not a jolt.
In fact, the small amount of honey might even help stabilize your blood sugar overnight, preventing those 3 a.m. wake-ups where you’re suddenly starving. It’s a balancing act, not a sugar rush. Context matters.
Milk Honey And Nutmeg For Sleep at Brock Kyte blog