Honey has been valued as a natural
sweetener long before sugar became widely available in the 16th century. Honey
is truly a remarkable substance, made even more extraordinary by the process
with which it is made. This blend of sugar, trace enzymes, minerals, vitamins,
and amino acids is quite unlike any other sweetener on the planet. And while
honey is high in fructose, it has many health benefits when used in moderation.
What is raw honey? It’s a pure, unfiltered
and unpasteurised sweetener made by bees from the nectar of flowers. Most of
the honey consumed today is processed honey that’s been heated and filtered
since it was gathered from the hive. Unlike processed honey, raw honey does not
get robbed of its incredible nutritional value and health powers. It can help
with everything from low energy to sleep problems to seasonal allergies.
Switching to raw honey may even help weight-loss efforts when compared to diets
containing sugar or high fructose corn syrup.
If you’re not taking full advantage
of the nutritional and medicinal properties of honey, it’s time to begin doing
so because honey is a remarkable healing agent for all sorts of ailments.
BENEFITS
Natural
Energy Source
Raw honey contains natural sugars (80
percent), water (18 percent), and minerals, vitamins, pollen and protein (2
percent). It’s not surprising that honey has been called “the perfect running
fuel.” It provides an easily absorbed supply of energy in the form of liver
glycogen, making it ideal for energetic morning starts and as a pre- and
post-exercise energy source.
Antioxidant
A daily dose of raw honey raises levels of
health-promoting antioxidants in the body. Antioxidants help block free
radicals in the body that cause disease. It also boosts the immune system,
acting as a preventative agent against any number of debilitating diseases.
Honey contains polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants that have been
shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.
Wound and
Ulcer Healer
Honey-infused bandages are known to
aid healing, it is a natural antibacterial with wound-healing effects. Honey
reacts with the body’s fluids to make hydrogen peroxide, creating an
inhospitable environment for bacteria. For the treatment of burns and wounds,
honey is typically applied directly to the problem area or in a dressing that’s
changed every 24 to 48 hours. Sometimes the dressing is left in place for up to
25 days. A combination of honey and ghee has also been advocated and used as
dressing for infected wounds. Honey has been studied for its use in effectively
treating various types of ulcers as well. Honey may reduce the size, pain and
odour of problematic skin ulcers.
Diabetes Aid
Consumption of raw honey can reduce
the risk of developing diabetes and help aid medication used to treat diabetes.
The combination of raw honey and cinnamon can be especially beneficial to
healthy blood sugar management, as well as many other health concerns like
gingivitis and acne.
Ensuring
Digestive System Works Well
Digestive system is one of the main
parts of the human body that organises the entire process of food digestion
from ingestion to disposal. If this system does not work well, the human body
would not be in good condition, and would be prone to various types of disease.
When the food could not be well-absorbed, the body would not get stamina or
power to do daily activities and this can cause fatigue. Consuming honey would,
therefore, protect you from various types of digestive diseases or disturbances.
By: Umaru Maryam Hadejia
No comments:
Post a Comment