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The Surprising Nutritional Benefits Of Honey

By Marissa Velazquez


Honey is produced by honey bees who use the nectar from flowers which they regurgitate and evaporation occurs. The nutritional benefits of honey have been written about in Vedic, Greek, and Roman texts. It's healing properties were referred to by scientists and philosophers since ancient times.

Many claims about honey have not been scientifically shown to be true, but it is said that this product can indeed prove to have many healing traits. It has high levels of monosaccharides, fructose, and enzymes. It is nearly 70 to 80 percent sugar giving it such a delicious taste, the remainder is minerals and water. It is also said to have antiseptic and antibacterial properties.

With a higher pH level, 3.2 to 4.5, it prevents the growth of bacteria as well as possessing antioxidant properties. Ayurvedics have used it as a medicine for over 4 thousand years for balancing the body. Ancient Greeks ate it in the hopes of prolonging their lives. Egyptians made healing compounds with it over 5 thousand years ago. And pre-Ancient Egyptians treated wounds with it by applying it topically. It will take on the flavor of the flora where the bee collected the nectar, so there can be a lot of variety in the end product.

Some of the many reasons that this sweet treat may be healthy are that it has been shown to prevent GERD, is has been used in the rehydration of infants and children who suffer from gastroenteritis, it has been used for acute diarrhea, as a glucose replacement in oral rehydration and has been found to shorten the length of time infants and children have bacterial diarrhea.

This multi-use product has been shown to be effective in the healing of burns, topically it works like an antibiotic and has also been used to treat wounds. Seasonal allergies can be minimized as well as coughs can be soothed. Manuka honey has shown to be effective in treating MRSA infections and in killing bacteria by eliminating bacterial proteins.

Full of mineral, enzymes, and vitamins in it's raw and organic state it can boost system immunity and protect one from bacteria. Coughs, cold and flu symptoms, congestion, and sore throats are all kept under control when adding 1 to 2 teaspoons to warm water. Add a little lemon juice and a bit of cinnamon for extra benefits.

It's even great for skincare, just apply a bit to blemishes and let sit overnight. Wash it off in the morning for a clear complexion. It treats, but doesn't cure, other skin condition as well like ring worm, eczema, and psoriasis. If soothes inflammation and offers relief of dryness.

Drink some warm water with a little lemon and honey to start the day, it is a great liver cleanser and can flush out toxins and fat. Add some cinnamon to the drink to revitalize the arteries and veins of the heart and reduce cholesterol by 10 percent. It relieves acidity in the stomach to sooth indigestion. Before a heavy meal it can prevent indigestion by neutralizing gas. It boosts energy, is a good source of calories, and sugar, there are many nutritional benefits of honey.




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