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What Are The Nutritional Benefits Of Honey

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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.

This delicious product has been used as an Ayurvedic medicine for over 4 thousand years, it was thought to treat imbalances in the body. Pre-Ancient Egyptians used it topically to treat wounds, Egyptians made medicinal compounds over five thousand years ago, and Ancient Greeks thought that eating it helped one to live longer. It has a slightly higher pH level, between 3.2 and 4.5, which helps to prevent the growth of bacteria and it has antioxidant properties. The properties will vary by where it is harvested, it takes on the taste of the specific flora and water content that was used to produce it.

Medically there are many reported cases of success such as minimizing the duration of diarrhea in children and infants. It has been used as a substitute for glucose in oral rehydration. It has also been used to shorten the duration of acute diarrhea. Children and infants with gastroenteritis have had great success with rehydration, and it has been shown to be helpful in the prevention of GERD.

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.

Raw and organic, it is full of enzymes, minerals, and vitamins that boost the immune system and protect the body from bacteria. Congestion, sore throats, coughs, and cold and flu symptoms are kept at bay. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons to warm water every day to improve the immune system, add some fresh lemon juice and some cinnamon for an extra treat.

It can be found in many organic skincare lines. It soothes inflammation, relieves dryness, and is great in treating skin conditions that include eczema, ring worm, and psoriasis. Apply a little to blemishes in the evening and let set overnight. In the morning wash it off for a clearer complexion.

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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