8 health benefits of honey
Honey is one of the oldest and most important sweeteners that humans have used. It is really beneficial and should replace sugar.
In cold days, honey is perfect in hot beverages which soothe a sore throat. It can also be used in salad dressings, chicken, smoothies, yoghurt, etc. Apart from its sweet taste it has a lot to offer to our body and health.
A spoon of honey has 65 calories. So make sure you include it in your diet. The eight most important health benefits of honey are the following.
It can help in gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Honey is 125,9 times more viscous than water and according to a British Medical Journal publication, it can protect from gastroesophageal reflux disease by creating a film on the mucous membrane of the oesophagus. 5ml of honey is enough to relieve the symptoms.
It gives energy naturally.
In order to boost your energy, try adding some honey in your diet. It is rich in carbohydrates and it can be used in cereal, milk, tea or yoghurt in the morning. An alternative option is to add it in hot water.
It helps you sleep better.
If you face sleeping problems, apart from getting rid of negative thoughts and anxiety, you can try drinking a cup of warm milk with some honey. Honey has anxiety-relieving properties and helps you fall asleep.
It is good for the heart.
Honey consumption is likely to have a positive effect on people suffering from cardiovascular diseases. It reduces the levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), glucose, insulin and lipids in the blood in comparison with other sweeteners.
It can soothe a sore throat.
A sore throat can sometimes be unbearable. Honey is a natural remedy though. A spoon of honey or added in a hot beverage can relieve the symptoms. Another option is to mix it with some salt and a spoon of lemon juice.
It helps treating… hangover.
Indeed! Honey contains natural sugars that are necessary to accelerate the oxidation of alcohol in cells of the liver. So, the next time you have a few too many, make sure there is a lot of honey in the kitchen cupboard. It would be a good idea to have a smoothie with honey, yoghurt and orange juice.
Breath as sweet as honey.
Honey helps with bad breath issues. However, this does not mean that someone should stop brushing their teeth or eat garlic and get away with it. In case of bad breath someone should see a doctor. With a honey and cinnamon mouthwash you could say goodbye to bad breath.
It boosts the immune system.
Honey contains minerals such as potassium, calcium, chlorine, sodium, vitamins C, A and B1 which may exist in small quantities, but result in the scavenging of free radicals.
Honey is a precious gift from nature, Olympian Gods` food, a unique sweetener of high nutritional value. It makes our lives sweet and is always present in moments of happiness and joy.
