Health Benefits of Honey

Honey

Honey also known as the natural liquid sugar getting its sweetness from the monosaccharides fructose and glucose, and has about the same relative sweetness as granulated sugar. 

People who have a weakened immune system should not eat honey because of the risk of bacterial or fungal infection. In 2013, 1.7 million tonnes of honey were produced worldwide, with China accounting for 28% of the world total (table). The next four largest producers – Turkey, Argentina, Ukraine and Russia – accounted collectively for less than 20% of the world total (table).

Reducing Weight

Reducing Weight:     

Honey Helps in Reducing Weight, honey contains vitamins, minerals and amino acids. All these elements work together promote fat and cholesterol metabolism, which in turn helps maintain body weight and prevents obesity. It has been found that drinking a glass of lukewarm water with honey and lemon juice on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning, is one of the simplest ways to lose weight. Doing this helps with detoxification, cleansing the liver, removing toxins and flushing fat out of the body.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants:        

Honey contains nutraceuticals which are very effective for the removal of free radicals from the body. As a result, our body immunity is improved against many conditions, even potentially fatal ones like cancer or heart disease.

Cough Suppressant

Cough Suppressant:        

Honey Acts as Cough Suppressant, honey can be the all-natural cure when it comes to pesky colds. A persistent cough that won’t go away can easily be remedied with two teaspoons of honey. Children between the ages of 1 and 5 with night time cough due to colds coughed less frequently when they received two teaspoons of honey 30 minutes before bed.

Honey is believed to be as effective as the common cough suppressant ingredient dextromethorphan. It can be used in treating upper respiratory tract infections.

Raspy or Sore Throat

Raspy or Sore Throat:         

When throat has a tickle or is raspy, take one tablespoon of honey and sip until gone. Repeat every three hours until throat is without symptoms.

Bloating, Gas and Acid Reflux

Bloating, Gas and Acid Reflux:        

It helps protect the stomach wall by coating it, by cleaning the system of bad bacteria. It helps to heal any infection thereby helping to treat symptoms of bloating, gas and acid reflux.

Honey helps with digestion

Honey helps with digestion:        

Honey helps to reduce constipation, bloating and gas, thanks to it being a mild laxative. Honey is also rich in probiotic or “friendly” bacteria such as bifido bacteria and lactobacilli, which aid in digestion, promote the health of immune system and reduce allergies. Using honey in a place of table sugar has been found to reduce the toxic effects in the gut of mycotoxins produced by fungi.

Improving Athletic Performance

Improving Athletic Performance:     

Honey is excellent ergogenic aid and helps in boosting the performance of athletes. Honey is a great way to maintain blood sugar levels, muscle recuperation and glycogen restoration after workout, as well as regulating the amount of insulin in the body, as well as energy expenditure.

Regulates Blood Sugar

Regulates Blood Sugar:         

Honey Regulates Blood Sugar, honey is sweet but those who suffer from diabetes can enjoy it without a problem. In fact, honey can help regulate blood sugar levels due to the combination of fructose and glucose. Those suffering from Type 1 diabetes should eat one tablespoon of honey daily. At the same time, the minerals, vitamins and antioxidant properties in honey are highly beneficial. Plus, as it is sweeter, you are likely to use a lesser amount of honey than sugar.

Beats Insomnia

Beats Insomnia:     

Many people have trouble sleeping. Honey is a simple solution for this problem. Honey is a fat-digesting carbohydrate that stimulates the release of insulin and allows tryptophan to enter the brain easily.
Tryptophan is the compound that makes us sleepy. Simply have a glass of warm milk with honey before going to bed.

Honey and Antiseptic Properties

Honey and Antiseptic Properties:     

Generally in hospitals, doctors prefer hydrogen peroxide to clean wounds so they heal quickly. The same chemical is present in honey in very good amounts. It is released by diluting honey in water or body fluids. 

When it is applied on the open wounds, especially burn wounds, the glucose present in honey dilutes gradually releasing hydrogen peroxide and due to its viscous constituency, honey prevents wounds from sticking to the dressing and are little or no scars after healing.

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