Honey is not just a

sweetener.

 It’s for your

health.

All  

natural,  

with  

many  

health  

benefits,  

honey  

is  

truly  

a

miracle  

health  

food.  

It  

has  

been  

used  

for  

centuries  

not

only  

as  

a  

food,  

but  

also  

as  

a  

medicine  

as  

well  

as  

for  

skin

care.  

Honey’s  

super  

health  

powers  

are  

from  

a  

multitude

of    

nutrients    

it    

contains    

–    

carbohydrates,    

minerals,

vitamins    

and    

amino    

acids.    

In    

addition,    

honey    

is

antibacterial,    

anti-inflammatory    

and    

contains    

no    

fat,

cholesterol  

or  

sodium.  

  

It  

is  

advisable  

not  

to  

give  

honey  

to

babies   

younger   

than   

a   

year   

old.   

Honey   

may   

(rarely)

contain   

spores   

that   

can   

lead   

to   

infant   

botulism,   

even

though it is completely safe for older children and adults.

11 health benefits of raw

honey

1.   ENERGY   -   Before   your   next   workout,   try   having   a   spoon   of honey    for    a    great    energy    boost.    Honey    is    80%    carbohydrate, which    consists    of    four    different    natural    sugars.    The    different properties   of   these   sugars   cause   them   to   release   their   energy   at different   rates   –   for   example,   the   glucose   gives   one   an   instant boost,   while   the   fructose   releases   its   energy   more   slowly.   The result   is   that   honey   gives   a   sustained   energy   boost,   ensuring   that you’ll   have   a   great   workout   and   not   run   out   of   steam   half   way through.    Similarly,    if    you    experience    a    mid    morning    slump,    a spoon   of   honey   in   a   glass   of   warm   water,   or   just   as   is,   will   give you a great pick-me-up. 2.    REGULATE    BLOOD    SUGAR    LEVELS    -    Because    the    sugars    in honey    are    absorbed    into    the    bloodstream    at    different    rates, honey   helps   to   stabilize   blood   sugar   levels.   This   makes   honey   a healthier   alternative   to   refined   white   sugar   for   sweetening   your tea    and    coffee.    It’s    also    perfect    for    use    on    cereals    (avoid    the cereals   already   made   with   refined   sugar),   on   breads,   pancakes (it’s   a   healthier   choice   than   maple   syrup),   muffins,   etc.   You   can also   use   it   in   baking   instead   of   sugar.   Having   said   this,   diabetics should   still   use   honey   in   moderation,   as   with   all   sugar   containing foods. 3.   BOOST   IMMUNE   SYSTEM   -   Honey   has   been   found   to   help   boost the    immune    system    in    a    number    of    ways.    Honey    has    natural antioxidant   and   antibacterial   properties   that   benefit   the   digestive system,   which   plays   a   major   role   in   the   health   of   the   immune system.   Newer   research   has   also   found   that   honey   has   natural probiotic    properties    which    further    boost    its    immune    boosting abilities.    These    probiotic    compounds    are    very    heat    sensitive, making     it     all     the     more     important     to     choose     unheated (unpasteurised)   honey.   For   a   healthy   start   to   the   day,   and   a   great kick   start   for   the   immune   system,   have   a   teaspoon   of   honey   and the   freshly   squeezed   juice   of   half   a   lemon   in   a   big   glass   of   warm water. 4.   HEAL   WOUNDS   -   Honey   has   been   used   for   centuries   to   help speed   the   healing   of   wounds.   Ancient   Egyptian   texts   mention   its healing    abilities.    The    Egyptians    also    used    it    in    the    embalming process    to    help    prevent    putrification.    The    natural    antibacterial properties,   and   the   fact   that   it   is   slightly   acidic,   help   honey   reduce inflammation    and    infection    and    reduce    the    time    it    takes    for wounds   to   heal.   It’s   traditionally   been   used   in   many   cultures   to help   heal   leg   ulcers   and   bed   sores,   but   it   has   the   ability   to   speed the   healing   of   any   wounds.   Studies   have   shown   that   honey   can slow    the    growth    of    the    bacteria    S.    aureus    and    P.    aeruginosa, commonly found in hospitals, that cause infection in wounds. 5.   ANTI-ALLERGENIC   -   Many   people   suffer   from   hay   fever   and allergies   at   the   change   of   the   seasons,   particularly   in   spring   and fall.   Honey   has   been   found   to   help   relieve   the   symptoms   of   these allergies   and   help   the   body   build   up   a   resistance   to   them.   Honey bees   bring   pollen   into   their   hives   for   food   and   raw   honey   contains traces    of    pollen.    It    is    thought    that    by    eating    locally    produced honey   the   body   is   exposed   to   these   pollen   traces   and   builds   up   a natural   resistance   to   them.   This   is   exactly   the   same   principle   as that     used     by     homeopathic     medicine,     where     the     body     is introduced    to    minute    amounts    of    an    allergen    or    toxin    and automatically starts producing antibodies to counteract them. 6.   SORE   THROAT   REMEDY   -   Honey   helps   to   soothe   and   heal   sore throats.   Honey   has   excellent   antibacterial   and   anti-inflammatory properties    that    make    it    an    effective    remedy    for    sore    throats. Honey    also    contains    small    amounts    of    hydrogen    peroxide,    an effective    antidote    to    the    bacteria    that    cause    sore    throats,    like streptococcus.   If   you   have   a   sore   throat,   try   allowing   a   spoonful   of honey   to   slowly   dissolve   in   your   mouth   and   trickle   down   your throat.   You   can   also   make   a   gargle   with   honey,   lemon   juice,   salt (just a pinch) and water. 7.   COUGH   REMEDY   -   Studies   have   shown   that   honey   is   effective   in helping   to   reduce   the   severity   of   coughs   caused   by   colds   and   flu. A   number   of   studies   with   children   have   found   honey   to   be   just   as effective   as,   and   in   some   instances   superior   to,   over   the   counter cough    remedies,    with    the    added    benefit    that    there    are    no negative   side   effects.   Parents   reported   that   giving   their   children   a spoonful   of   honey   helped   to   significantly   reduce   coughing   and improve   sleeping.   Allowing   the   honey   to   slowly   dissolve   in   the mouth   and   trickle   down   the   throat,   rather   than   just   swallowing   it immediately, gives the best results. 8.   MEMORY   BOOST   -   Honey   has   been   found   to   assist   in   boosting the    memory    of    senior    citizens.    The    numerous    antioxidants    in honey   appear   to   help   slow   and   reduce   the   damage   to,   and   loss   of, brain   cells   brought   about   by   aging.   Honey   also   helps   the   body   to absorb     calcium,     which     is     vital     for     nerve     health     and     the transmission     of     nerve     impulses.     As     the     mean     age     of     the population     increases     and     the     nutritional     content     of     foods declines,   honey   could   play   an   important   role   in   helping   to   slow and prevent the onset of dementia and memory loss. 9.   SLEEP   AID      -   Struggling   to   fall   asleep?   Try   some   honey.   Honey helps    the    body    to    produce    serotonin,    the    ‘happy    hormone’. Serotonin   is   converted   by   the   brain   into   melatonin,   a   hormone that   is   important   in   the   control   of   the   duration   and   quality   of sleep.     Honey     also     contains     many     amino     acids,     including tryptophan,   which   is   converted   to   serotonin   by   the   brain,   further increasing   the   production   of   melatonin.   It’s   not   an   old   wives   tale that   a   glass   of   warm   milk   and   honey   before   bed   will   help   you have   a   good   night’s   sleep.   If   that’s   not   possible,   why   not   try   a spoonful of honey? 10.   ANTI-CANCER   -   Honey   has   been   found   to   help   prevent   cancer and    even    to    help    treat    cancer.    Honey    contains    many    potent antioxidant   compounds   that   help   to   protect   the   cells   and   prevent cancer.   Honey   has   even   been   shown   to   inhibit   the   growth   and spread   of   cancer   cells.   Studies   have   shown   that   honey   can   assist in    the    treatment    of    certain    cancers,    like    prostate,    bladder, endometrial,    kidney,    skin,    cervical,    oral    and    bone    cancer,    by inhibiting   the   growth   of   tumours.   Many   people   are   aware   that cancers   feed   on   sugar,   which   should   therefore   be   avoided,   but research has shown that this does not apply to honey. 11.   SKIN   CARE   -   Honey   has   been   used   for   centuries   as   a   beauty aid   and   to   smooth   and   soften   skin,   reducing   the   signs   of   aging. The   natural   antioxidants   in   honey   make   it   a   great   anti-aging   aid, while   the   antibacterial   properties   help   to   cleanse   the   pores.   This helps    to    reduce    acne    and    spots.    In    addition,    honey    naturally moisturizes   the   skin,   giving   it   a   youthful   glow.   Try   a   mask   of   honey and   oatmeal   for   the   ultimate   pampering,   or   simply   apply   a   thin layer of honey to damp skin and leave on for 30 minutes.

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