Often referred to as liquid gold, it is a well-known fact that honey has a variety of health benefits and medical uses. From being used as a treatment for wounds to aiding in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections, honey has been used for various purposes for over 5,000 years now.
Featuring high levels of monosaccharides, fructose, and glucose, honey contains about 70 to 80 per cent sugar, the reason for its sweetness.
An all-natural, easily accessible and affordable option for most households, honey is known to have antiseptic and antibacterial properties and is also found to be useful in chronic wound management and combating infection.
A sweet, thick liquid made by honeybees that collect the sugar-rich nectar of flowers and later repeatedly consume, digest and regurgitate the nectar inside the beehive to come p with the end product -- honey, this liquid gold is known to be rich in antioxidants that can help lower blood pressure.
Below listed are some benefits of honey. Take a look:
- Have a cold? Soothe a sore throat with honey
An old remedy for a sore throat, honey is best when added to tea with lemon. It instantly provides relief to the sore throat and works as a cough suppressant.
- Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties
Studies suggest that raw honey, which contains hydrogen peroxide - an antiseptic, can kill unwanted bacteria and fungus.
- Rich in antioxidants
Honey is known to be rich in antioxidants such as organic acids, phenolic acids and flavonoids. And in turn, antioxidants aid in reduced risk of heart attacks, strokes and some types of cancer, also lowers blood pressure. Therefore, honey is beneficial for its rich antioxidant properties.
- Healthier alternative to sugar
Although it's high in calories and sugar, honey when used in moderations is still a healthier alternative to refined white sugar. Added sugar in the diet provides excess calories with no nutritional benefit, adding only to weight gain. Honey can be that healthy alternative which when included in the diet does not have negative impacts of added sugar.
- Aids in digestive issues
According to various researches, honey is known to reduce the duration of diarrhoea along with a decrease in the severity of it. Honey helps in increased potassium and water intake, which in helpful when a person is experiencing diarrhoea.
