Health benefits of Honey
Honey is one of the great gifts of mother nature to mankind. In all culture and civilizations , honey has been highly talked about as a sweetener and health tonic.Honey is a carbohydrate compound.Honey is golden viscous liquid which is produced by honey bees.
The constituents of Honey are
sugars - glucose,fructose.
Minerals - Selenium,Sodium,zinc, phosphorus,potassium,iron,magnesium,manganese,copper,calcium
Vitamins - B2, B3,B6, C
The Health Benifits of Honey are -
Antibacterial Properties -Another health benefit of honey is its antibecterial property.If honey is applied to a cut on the body, it will aid in killing the bacteria that attack the wound.
As a mild sedative -Honey is a mild sedative. If it is consumed before sleeping, it helps in inducing sleep.
Skin Care -One very useful health benefit of honey is its property of soothing the skin and haling it. If one takes honey and milk regulary in the morning, it greatly helps in soothing the skin.
Treatment of Stomach Ulcers -Reasearch has shown that Honey is benificialfor treatment of stomach ulcers
Weight Loss -There is some research done which has shown that regular intake of honey has the health benefit of reducing weight
Treating wounds - A very useful helath benefit of honey is that it helps in treating the wounds. If one applies honey on one's wound, the honey has the property of healing the wound.
It is a Source of Energy -One prominent health benefit of honey us that if helps reduce fatigue. Since it can disolve in the blood faster than normal sugars, it is a method of fast reinviograting oneself. Infact athletes at times consume honey to regain energy.
Rehydration Effect -Honey has the property of rehydration. If it is consumed by the person, it promotes rehydration
Antioxidant -Honey is also an effective antioxidant
Blood formation -Consumption of honey on a regular basis promotes blood formation.
Other health benefits of honey
- Promotes Digestion
- Good for the heart
- Good for Asthma patients
- Increses Longevity
- As a food preservative
