Honey - a golden liquid with numerous health benefits

01 July, 2012

Honey is a pure and natural sweetener, prepared by bees from the nectar, which they collect from the flowers. During the early ages, honey was called as 'the nectar of the gods'. It is packed with numerous health benefits that many of us are unaware of.

HONEY CAN be called the tastiest source of energy. It can be taken with milk, fruits, bread, yogurt and cereals. It is the best option to keep you healthier. The unprocessed honey is made up of glucose, fructose, twenty one amino acids, enzymes, minerals, B-complex vitamins, riboflavin, thiamine, niacin, vitamin C, D, E and K, pantothenic acid, biotin and pyridoxine. It also contains high amount of soluble fibers.

According to a study, honey can relive anxiety and nervousness. As reported in The Times of India, it can reduce the stress levels by simply taking it with porridge. The nutrients in honey produce a calming effect, which helps in suppressing the stress levels.

It acts as an energy booster. Honey contains glucose sugar, so a solution of honey with water acts as energy boosters and reduces the body fatigue. Improves immunity – daily intake of honey can strengthen your immune system. It treats ulcers in diabetic patients – as the diabetic patients can't use all the ointments. They can use honey as a topical solution and speed up the natural healing process.

Other health benefits of honey include: Unprocessed honey has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. It is useful for proper functioning of cardiovascular system. The body easily absorbs it as it has short-chained carbohydrates. It improves digestion and proper bowel functioning due to the presence of high amount of soluble fibers. Honey helps to reduce the episodes of diarrhea.

It is highly recommended treatment for sore throat. Honey when consumed with lukewarm water helps to digest the hidden fat in the body. Honey with lemon juice and cinnamon can reduce your weight. It is rich in antioxidants, which protects the body tissue from the harmful effects of free radicals. A mixture of milk and honey acts as soothing agent for the skin.