BENEFITS OF RAW HONEY
Ever wondering what could replace sugar in one's intake (to avoid health risks in consuming sugar)?
But honey is the better choice, any given day. One can REPLACE SUGAR in the diet with honey. Just don’t go overboard.
1. Useful in weight Management : It is one of the best foods for losing weight. Doctors recommend to have a spoonful of honey before going to bed. You can also consume a little honey with warm water on empty stomach early in the morning.
2. Strengthens Immune system : Honey has the highest number of antioxidants and when consumed daily can be beneficial for boosting immunity in the long run and this is why honey has known to be one of the best immunity boosting foods. It is always advisable to consume honey every morning before breakfast or even workout to get an extra kick of energy for the whole day. It also works as a cleansing toner which improves immunity in children.
3. Nourishes the skin and face : Raw honey not only unclogs pores but it also helps moisturize parched skin. Also being a natural antiseptic, it is useful for treatment of wounds, bruises, cuts, burns and other infections. Regular use of honey prevents eczema from occurring or coming back again.
4. Boosts the memory : Honey, the eternal sweetener has numerous health benefits, one of which includes boosting memory and concentration. Honey not only increases brain power and memory but also makes one a healthier person altogether.
5. Natural home remedy for Dandruff : It not only provides nourishment to dry hair but it also gives smooth and soft hair.
6. Acts as a Natural Sleeping Aid : Having trouble falling asleep? Try drinking beverage made of warm milk and honey just before sleep.
7. Natural Energy Drink : Honey is known as an excellent source of natural energy as the natural unprocessed sugar present in it enters the bloodstream directly and this in turn can give a quick boost of energy.
8. Replacing added sugar in the diet : Honey's sweet flavour makes it an ideal substitute for sugar in the diet.
9. Improves Heart Health: The antioxidants in honey protect the heart. Honey also reduces the formation of conjugated dienes, which are compounds created through oxidation, and which are related to the bad cholesterol in the blood. This, by default, improves heart health.
10. Treats Asthma : Honey can help treat coughing and the related wheezing during asthma. It even soothes the mucus membranes in the airways – the accumulation of mucus in the bronchial tubes is one of the major symptoms of asthma (which honey can ease).
11. Lower Blood Pressure : Eating honey may lead to modest reductions in blood pressure, an important risk factor for heart disease.
When stored in an airtight container, honey has no expiry date