Why do I like honey?
Why do I like honey?
Honey has been used primarily for nutritional and therapeutic purposes worldwide and in almost all cultures. The ancient Egyptians even used it as currency, like gold.
Honey is made up of 70-80% sugar, mainly fructose and glucose, and has a high nutritional value as it is absorbed directly by the human body. It is arguably the wealthiest natural food on the market, with its beneficial effects on metabolism, growth, and longevity. It can regulate and balance the organism's functions, supply the cells with oxygen, and increase the resistance to external aggressions and internal anomalies. As a result, I like honey.
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• The color of the honey is characteristic of the honey's origin. Dark honey is generally rich in minerals (potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, etc.).
• Honey provides about 4 kcal per gram, much less than other equivalent fatty sugars like chocolate, which makes about 9 kcal per gram.
• While honey has many benefits for adults and children, avoid giving honey to babies. It contains spores from a toxic bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria not suitable for adults and children, but babies' digestive and immune systems are not fully developed and can lead to botulism in infants.
• The crystallization of honey is a natural phenomenon that does not affect its nutritional or biological condition. Crystallized honey is neither damaged nor adulterated.
Main Health Benefits
1. Energy Booster - Honey is known to instantly increase the body and mind's performance and endurance with its natural carbohydrates in the form of glucose and fructose. Honey can provide carbohydrates and making instant energy booster.
2. Can heal wounds and burns: Research has shown that topical application of honey to smaller wounds can speed healing. It is believed that the drying effect of simple sugars and honey of an antibacterial nature together creates this effect. Its antibacterial properties prevent infections, have anti-inflammatory effects, limit swelling and pain, and support tissue regeneration.
3. Reduces coughs and sore throats: One of the most well-known health benefits of honey is that it can relieve sore throats. Thanks to antimicrobial properties and kills certain bacteria.
If I have a cough or sore throat, I use 4-5 lemon wedges in a cup of lukewarm water and let them satiate for about 2 minutes. Then, by squeezing the juice from the same slices into the water and adding two teaspoons of raw honey, I prepare my mixture to treat coughs and sore throats. It doesn't taste nice, but it works great.
4. For the hangover: If you have a hangover from drinking too much alcohol, honey is a perfect ingredient that can be mixed with other ingredients to alleviate the situation. The fructose and glucose in honey accelerate the oxidation of alcohol in the liver.
You can make a banana shake and add a few tablespoons of honey to combat hangovers. Another “cocktail” would be to mix orange juice, natural yogurt, and honey and mix them into a hangover smoothie.
5. Weight Loss: Honey contains over 20 amino acids and various minerals that aid metabolism and thus reduce the risk of obesity. Drinking a mixture of lemon juice and a little honey in the morning is an effective cellulite treatment.
It should be noted that only raw, unpasteurized honey contains so many beneficial nutrients. Suppose you decide to use honey for internal or external healing. In that case, it's advisable to consult your local doctor first, as honey, like any other food, can cause allergies or other side effects.
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