Honey contains nutritional and medicinal treasure hidden for centuries. Sweet golden liquid from the honeycomb is loaded with antibacterial and antifungal properties that have been used by many people since the time of ancient Egypt.
One tablespoon of raw honey contains 64 calories, fat-free, cholesterol-free and sodium, according to the National Honey Board. The composition is roughly 80 percent carbohydrates, 18 percent water and two percent of vitamins and minerals and amino acids.
Although healthy, honey should not be consumed by infants. Yng Clostridium botulinum bacterial spores are found in dirt and dust, can contaminate honey and cause botulism. Infants with botulism will experience muscle weakness and breathing problems.
Mayo Clinic recommends parents should wait until babies aged 12 months if it is to deliver a baby honey.
Honey is safe for adults and children, because they have a digestive system has matured to handle the spores. Consumption of honey and you will reap the following benefits:
Honey has anti-inflammatory effects and the ability to soothe coughs. Inflammation and cough are two symptoms of seasonal allergies. Although no clinical studies proving its efficacy, Dr. Matthew Brennecke, a naturopathic doctor at Rocky Mountain Wellness Center in Fort Collins, Colorado., Said, "There is a common theory that says that honey can act as a natural vaccine."
Honey contains small amounts of pollen, which is when the body is exposed to small amounts, it can trigger an immune response that produces antibodies to pollen.
THE NATURAL ENERGY DRINK
Honey is a natural energy source with 17 grams of carbohydrates persendok eat. Honey contains natural sugars, fructose and glucose, which is able to directly enter the bloodstream and encourage the production of energy quickly.
Honey contains antioxidants that can help prevent damage and loss of brain cells. A study in 2011 published in the journal Menopause said that a spoonful of honey every day can improve memory in postmenopausal women, and may be an alternative therapy to alleviate the intellectual decline associated with hormones.
After four months of eating 20 grams of honey every day, women are more likely to have short-term memory better than their counterparts who take hormone pills.
Two tablespoons of honey can be a natural remedy when you suffer from a persistent cough, according to a 2012 study published in the journal Pediatrics.
Children between the ages of one to five years which often cough during the night, it is recommended mengonsu; the two teaspoons of honey 30 minutes before bedtime.
HELP YOU SLEEP FASTER
Similar to sugar, honey can cause a rise in insulin and encourages the release of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that improves mood and happiness.
"The body converts serotonin into melatonin, the chemical that regulates sleepiness and sleep quality," said Rene Ficek, a registered dietitian and nutrition, Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating Chicago.
GET RID of DANDRUFF
A 2001 study published in the European Journal of Medical Research found that honey diluted with warm water with the composition of the appeals 10 percent, and then applied to the hair and scalp and allowed to stand for three hours during the week, can relieve itching and dandruff.
If applied for two weeks can cope with hair loss. These effects persist even up to six months after application.
DRUG CUTS AND CUTS FUEL
Honey is a natural antibiotic that can act both internally and externally. Honey can be used as a conventional disinfectant for wounds and burns from the threat of bacterial infections such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
A 2005 study published in the British Journal of Surgery found that all but one of the patients suffering from wounds and leg ulcers showed remarkable improvement after applying honey as a topical medicine (wound outside).