Since ancient times, honey has been used as both a food and a medicine.
It’s very high in beneficial plant compounds(phytonutrients), and offers several health benefits.
Honey is particularly healthy when used instead of refined sugar, which is 100% empty calories.
Here are some of the top health benefits of honey that are supported by science.
1.Best Liquid Food
Honey is a sweet, thick liquid made by honeybees. The bees swarm their environment and collect the sugar-rich nectar of flowers from different plants.
Then inside the beehive, they repeatedly consume, digest and regurgitate the nectar.
The end product is honey, a liquid that is supposed to serve as stored food for the bees. The smell, color and taste depend on the types of flowers the bees visit.
Nutritionally, one tablespoon of honey (21 grams) contains 64 calories and 17 grams of sugar, including fructose, glucose, maltose and sucrose.
It contains virtually no fiber, fat or protein .
It also contains trace amounts of several vitamins and minerals.
Where honey shines is in its content of bioactive plant compounds and antioxidants. Darker types tend to be even higher in these compounds than lighter types.
Scientists believe that it is the combination of these compounds that gives honey its antioxidant power.
2. Antioxidants
Antioxidants have been linked to reduced risk of heart attacks, strokes and some types of cancer. They may also promote eye health .
Honey contains a number of antioxidants, including phenolic compounds like flavonoids.
3. Antihypertensive Agent
Blood pressure is an important risk factor for heart disease, and honey may help lower it.
This is because it contains antioxidant compounds that have been linked to blood pressure lowering effects.
Studies in both rats and humans have shown modest reductions in blood pressure from consuming honey.
4. Cholesterol Regulator
Interestingly, several studies have shown that honey can improve your cholesterol levels.
It reduces total and LDL cholesterol(bad cholesterol), while significantly raising HDL (the “good”) cholesterol.
Again, honey is a rich source of phenols and other antioxidant compounds. Many of these have been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease .
They may help the arteries in the heart dilate, increasing blood flow to the heart. They may also help prevent the formation of blood clots, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
5. Skin Health
Applying honey to the skin has been used to heal wounds and burns since ancient Egypt, and is still being used today.
What’s more, it can help treat other skin conditions, including psoriasis, hemorrhoids and herpes lesions.
When applied to the skin, honey can be part of an effective treatment plan for burns, wounds and many other skin conditions. It is particularly effective for diabetic foot ulcers.
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