Category: Honey

By Bidemi Ojeleye Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell in the body. It is needed by the body to produce hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help to digest food. *What is cholesterol?* Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell in the body. It is needed by the […]

Did you know that one of the world’s first coins had a bee symbol? Did you know that honey contains live enzymes? Did you know that in contact with a metal spoon, these enzymes die? The best way to eat honey is with a wooden spoon; if you can’t find one, use a plastic spoon. […]

NUTRITION Adding honey to hot water can actually be toxic for you. Here’s why: Adding honey to hot water can be like poison and you should avoid drinking it. Here’s what you can do instead. Some people also choose honey in their tea instead of sugar. Honey is considered to be an elixir when it […]

By Dr. Bidemi Ojeleye Honey is a demulcent, that is a substance that frames a thick tacky film over the excited mucous layers – ideally, sets you making a course for recuperation. Fairly thicker and stickier honey is significantly, better for cough. This defensive film assists with lessening the bothering and quieting a cough or […]

By Dr. Bidemi Ojeleye Wound healing is a complex process involving many interdependent pathophysiological and immunological mediators to restore the integrity of damaged tissue cells. Skin wound healing is a regenerative response to various pathologies caused by trauma, surgery, and burns, leading to the repair and functioning of damaged cells. Since most wounds are susceptible […]

By Dr. Bidemi Ojeleye Honey is different from sugar in many ways. Honey contains enzymes such as amylase and sucrose, and is high in unbound fructose compared to glucose. The enzyme amylase converts starch and dextrin into simple sugars, and sucrose into fructose and glucose. The fructose content is higher than the glucose content in […]

By Dr. Bidemi Ojeleye Welcome to today’s educative discussion on Tropicalbee honey! Today, we are going to discuss what crystallized honey is all about and the factors determining the crystals to form, and how we can de-crystallize it. Many of us might have come across crystallized honey whereby the honey forms small, small lumps looking […]

By Dr. Bidemi Ojeleye Honey is nothing but a panacea for the body, due to its high content of antioxidants, immune-boosting properties, and healing and infection-fighting properties. Honey is what every one of us should consume every day. It can also be a great calorie intake if you want to lose weight without giving up […]

By Dr Bidemi Ojeleye Our topic for today is *Can honey positively influence the health of the human brain?* ** Honey has been used for thousands of years for its health benefits. Recently, systematic studies have established the benefits of honey for brain health. The chemical properties of honey can vary depending on the plant […]

By Dr Bidemi Ojeleye Have you ever wondered how to deeply cleanse and moisturize your skin in minutes? Pamper yourself with honey face cream. Honey has been used in skin care for centuries for its healing properties. However, it is not all honey that is good for the skin. You should look for pure honey […]