Benefits of Honey
Honey was used as a medical treatment dating as far back as ancient Mesopotamia. Beekeeping is one of the most ancient forms of farming, with archaeological evidence showing that humans have been harvesting honey for nearly 9,000 years. There is evidence that it was used as a natural bandage to protect cuts and burns from infection.
Honey contains amino acids, vitamins, minerals, iron, zinc and antioxidants. Honey is used as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial agent.
Honey as a Prebiotic:
Honey contains oligosaccharides that assist in the prevention of gut infections, and producing essential digestive vitamins. It is also used to treat stomach ulcers.
Honey also has the flavonoid: Pinocembrin
PINOCEMBRIN has anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects as well as the ability to reduce reactive oxygen species, protect the blood-brain barrier, increase mitochondrial function, and regulate apoptosis.
Studies have shown Honey can treat:
Cardiovascular disease
Cough
Gastrointestinal disease.
Neurological disease. Studies suggest that honey might offer antidepressant, anticonvulsant and anti-anxiety benefits. In some studies, honey has been shown to help prevent memory disorders.
Wound care
Gut-brain health
ALL OF THESE AMAZING BENEFITS ARE ONLY FOUND IN RAW OR UNFILTERED HONEY!
Sadly, most of honey you find on the shelf of a super market may contain harmful pesticides and hidden harmful syrups, making it not even honey at all.
If you are diabetic, you need to be especially careful to make sure you are consuming authentic pure honey.
Pasteurizing Honey will prevent crystallization and prolong its shelf life. This process zaps the honey of its nutritional value by depleting the enzymes, nutrition, and antioxidants found in its raw form.
Honey never goes bad, so there is no need for this process.
Honey is best stored in glass.
China is the world's biggest honey-producing nation.
The honey is typically sent to factories for blending with different honeys — and potentially other substances, such as cheap rice or corn syrup.
To make sure you are not consuming honey potentially tampered with unwanted substances find a local farmers’ market or beekeeper and support them. This is a sure way to make sure you are eating real and raw honey.
How to check if your honey is real:
The Water Test:
Real honey doesn’t mix with water. Just drop a teaspoon into a glass of water and you’ll see that it settles at the bottom of your container. To incorporate it into the liquid, real honey needs to be stirred. Fake honey will easily dissolve in water without even mixing.
Honey is a gift from bees and absolutely should be in everyones home. Do you love honey? In what ways are you using honey in your life?
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/honey-fraud-detection
https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/honey-and-diabetes#takeaway
