Honey is a sweet liquid that is made by bees from the flowers. Initially, bees change the nectar into honey by using the method of regurgitation, enzymatic activity, and water evaporation, and store it as a primary food source in wax honeycombs inside the beehive.
The honey is available in golden color and its flavor depends on the types of flowers from which the nectar was collected. The sweetness of honey is due to monosaccharides fructose and glucose. It has chemical properties for baking and a distinct flavor which is used as a sweetener.
There are some benefits of honey which are given below:
Reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease – Honey helps in lowering the risk of some cancers and heart disease due to its flavonoids.
It Controls sugar level in blood - The sweetness of honey is due to a mixture of fructose and glucose. It helps to control sugar levels in the blood.
Improves skin – The honey has anti-bacterial qualities that are beneficial for the skin. If honey is used with the other elements, it can also be used in moisturizing and nourishing the skin.
Prevents cough and throat irritation - Honey is also used as a medicine for curing coughs and infection in the throat. Buckwheat honey is used for the purpose. If the warm honey is mixed with black pepper then it rapidly benefits in curing cough and throat irritation.
Lowers the cholesterol – Honey is also used in reducing LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) level and improves HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). The improved HDL cholesterol benefits in heart diseases.
Prevents ulcers and gastrointestinal disorder – As per research; honey also helps to prevent ulcers and bacterial gastroenteritis.
Help in curing allergies - Honey can be beneficial in reducing seasonal allergies by improving and reducing the frequency of cough.
Cures injuries and burns – The honey is also used in the treatment of wounds and burns due to its anti-bacterial nature.
Prevent infections - Natural honey kills bacteria three times than an artificial honey solution with the same thickness and sugar concentration.
Other benefits - It is beneficial in improving eyesight, reducing weight, curing impotence and premature ejaculation, urinary tract disorders, bronchial asthma, diarrhea, and nausea.
By Clint Bling