Showing posts with label Honey and Wellness. Show all posts
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Thursday, September 17, 2015

8 Benefits of Honey - The Great Eight!

Include Honey in Your Diet and Reap The Rewards of Good Health


Honey is not just a naturally made sweeter but has a lot of benefits when it is consumed regularly. Not only is honey great tasting, but it is good for your immune system. Honey is even used as a facial mask to help clean out the pores of your facial skin. Honey could be considered a miracle food and should be included in your diet.

1.Honey is an Energy Booster
Do you ever feel sapped or suddenly find yourself drained of all the energy inside your body? Taking a teaspoon of honey is known to have a great effect on your body as it provides you with instant energy. Many trainers advise to take a teaspoon of honey before working out to get its full benefit. Spreading honey on toast instead of your favorite jam is also a good.

Honey is also an excellent energy booster for kids too. Try to make a habit of giving a teaspoon of honey to your kids so they can get the benefits of this great tasting snack.

2.Helps Bolster the Immune System
Honey has the ability to bolster your immunity when it is taken regularly. Honey has many antioxidant properties which flush out harmful toxins from your body. Honey can improve your physical health but also provide you with a glowing skin. Honey is known to improve the functionality of your digestive system and helps in fighting obesity as well.
It is advised to take a teaspoon of honey along with the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon in lukewarm water early in the morning.

3. Anti-Cancer
Honey is also known for its effectiveness in fighting cancer. Honey-derived flavonoids have been proven to fight many forms of cancer. Honey is not a cure for cancer but something people can use to possibly prevent and fight cancer.

DID YOU KNOW?


Liver Cancer: Gelam honey has been found to kill liver cancer cells

Colorectal Cancer: gelam and nenas monofloral honeys exhibit anti-cancer properites in colorectal cells.

Prostate Cancer: Greek honeys (thyme, pine and fir honey) have been found to exhibit anti-proliferative properties.



4. Good for Cold and Cough
Taking a teaspoon of honey with a little bit of turmeric powder or ground black pepper can do wonders in healing a sore throat or in getting rid of a stubborn cough. Its antimicrobial properties help in killing some of the bacteria. It is an open secret that many singers take a spoonful of honey before giving a live performance.

5. Relieves Insomnia
For those who suffer from sleeplessness, taking honey regularly can be a great source of triggering their sleep. By taking a glass of lukewarm ilk mixed with a tablespoon of honey, one can have a good night’s sleep no matter how severe the sleeping disorder is.

6. Heals Wounds and Treats Burns
While oral consumption of honey is full of amazing benefits, its external application on any types of wounds, cuts and burns also speeds up the healing process.

7. Regulates the Blood Sugar Level
Whenever you feel your blood sugar level going down, take teaspoon of honey immediately. Unlike the regular white sugar which we consume, honey is a natural sweetener and has a balanced amount of glucose and fructose present.

8. Treats UTI and Nausea
Due to its antibacterial properties, honey is a great source of treating urinary tract infections as well as nausea.