Natural Benefits of Honey

Discover the health benefits of one of the oldest sweeteners on earth, plus some interesting trivia, some great recipes and a few cautions.

Bees swallow, digest and regurgitate nectar to make honey; this nectar contains almost 600 compounds. We need our bees, so let’s do everything we can to save them and keep them here on this earth.

Honey is so good we have included it in our list of powerfoods that should be in your kitchen right now.

Health Benefits:

1. Prevent cancer and heart disease:

Honey contains flavonoids, antioxidants which help reduce the risk of some cancers and heart disease.

Healthy Weight Management: Research studies have linked honey with weight loss management. by replacing sugar with honey can actually prevent shelfing on extra pounds.

Counters Pollen Allergies: Raw honey contains bee pollen. which is known to ward off infections. it provides natural allergy relief.

Natural Energy Source: it is called the perfect running fuel as it contains water, sugar, minerals, pollen, vitamins and proteins, there fore it provides an easily absorbed supply of energy called GLYCOGEN, making it ideal for energetic morning starts and as a pre-and post-exercise energy.

Antioxidant Powerhouse: honey has antioxidant properties, daiy dose of honey raises levels if health promoting antioxidants in the body.Antioxidants help block free radicals in the body that cause disease. it also boosts the immune system.

Sleep Promoter: it works as one of the best sleep promoter
Natural Cough Syrup.: honey has been shown effective in treating cough