honey is very healthy

The health benefits of honey, like all foods we eat, depend on the quality of the honey. Raw honey that has not been pasteurized, clarified, or filtered is your best choice if you are looking for nutrients and health benefits. Natural honey has been used by humankind since the past 2,500 years. The numerous health benefits of honey have made it an important aspect of traditional medicines such as Ayurveda. Honey contains vitamins B1, B2, C, B6, B5 and B3 all of which change according to the qualities of the nectar and pollen. Honey also has small quantities of copper, iodine, and zinc. Scientists are also researching the benefits of honey in modern medicine, especially its benefit in healing wounds. Honey has been used in many medical applications over the years, including as antibacterial topical treatment for burns and ulcers. Enzymatic activities of honey also produce hydrogen peroxide, which generate highly reactive free radicals, which kill bacteria, further contributing to its antibacterial properties. Honey has also been used to successfully store skin grafts for up to twelve weeks. Lab tests have shown that different types of honey have differing antibacterial sensitivities, so research continues to determine which floral sources are most beneficial. Darker honeys have more nutrients than light ones. Vitamin and mineral content depend on the floral source of the honey. It is also used by many as a source of energy sugar because the sugars in honey can be easily converted into glucose by even the most sensitive stomachs. It improves athletic performance.  Recent research has shown that honey helps in boosting the performance of athletes. Honey facilitates in maintaining blood sugar levels, muscle recuperation and glycogen restoration after a workout. Honey works as an antioxidant because it contains nutraceuticals, which are effective in removing free radicals from our body. As a result, our body immunity is improved.

Sources: I reasearched all this a while back for myself

 

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