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Thursday, March 20, 2014

The Nutritional Benefits Of Honey

By Jaclyn Hurley


Honey is made by bees. The Bees make it from the flower nectar. They usually swallow, digest, and then regurgitate the nectar to make honey. This sweetest product from nectar can actually make your health improve. Discussed in this piece are some of the most important nutritional benefits of honey.

The wonderful healing properties of this particular product have been known since the ancient times. It is actually a very strong anti-bacterial and is a great remedy for many common health complications. The product is known to improve your health in countless ways. This is because of the nutritional value it has over other sweeteners out there. So, you need to prefer it to other sweeteners which have side effects.

You should bear in mind that nectar itself is mainly composed of sucrose and water. When bees add enzymes on the nectar, an additional chemical compound is created. The compound inverts the sucrose into fructose and glucose. Water evaporates so that the resulting product cannot be spoiled by the bacteria. Thus, honey is a great source of carbohydrates.

Research shows that about 80% of honey is natural sugar, which comprises of fructose and glucose. Water is only 18%. This product is said to be of high quality due to the less content of water. Minerals, proteins and pollen are only 2%. The minerals available are calcium, iron, copper, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, magnesium, and manganese. The types of vitamins present are B6, niacin, thiamine, riboflavin and some amino acids.

It can also prevent all types of cancer and heart disease. This is because it contains antioxidants, which help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer and heart complications. The antioxidants in this particular product are usually very effective and can completely curb these problems. So, if you are suffering from any type of cancer or heart problem, consider eating a lot of the product and you will be alright.

The product is also effective in reducing gastrointestinal disorders and ulcers. This is according the research done recently by a group of physicians. During the study of this particular product, people with ulcers recovered in less than 3 days after taking honey. It is therefore important to include the product in your diet plan if at all you often suffer from any of the two mentioned disorders.

It is also said to be good for athletes. In the past, athletes would eat honey in order to enhance their performance, especially when running long distances. It has now been verified with the modern studies that the product maintains glycogen levels, as well as improving the recovery time than most sweeteners.

The product also helps with coughs, especially the buckwheat type. During a particular study, a single dose of this product could relieve nocturnal cough and allow proper sleep. In fact, you only need to taste a little of this product and within an hour or so the cough will stop. It is also recommended by most physicians as a cure for chest complications.




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