9health benefits of honey
1.Honey contains good some Nutrients
Honey is a sweet,thick liquid by honey bees.
the beees co;;ect suger-mainly the suger-rich nectar of flowers-from their environment.
once inside the beehiv,they repeatedly consume,digest and regurgitate the nectar.
the end product is honey ,a liquid that serve as stored food for bees.the smell,color and taste depend on the types of flower visited.
Nutrition,1 tablespoon of honey (21 grams)contain 64 calories and 17 grams of suger,including fructose,glucose,maltose aand sucrose.
it contain virtually no fiber,fat or protein.
also contain trace amounts -under 1%of the RDI-of several vitamins and minerals,but you would have to eat many pound to fulfill your daily requirements.
Nutrient facts honey
seving sizeP: 100g
Nutrient - value
water[g] 17.1
energy[kcal] 304
Protein [g] 0.3
Total lipid(fat)g 0
Sugar,total[g] 82.12
Calcium,ca[mg] 6
Iron,fe[mg] 0.42
Magnesium,mg[mg] 2
Phosphorus, k [mg] 0
Potassium, k [mg] 52
sodium,Na [mg] 4
Vitamin C 0.5
Niacin [mg] 0.12
Zinc,Zn[mg] 0.22
Fiber,total dietary[g] 0.2
Carbohydrate,[g] 82.12
2.Honey also helpimprove cholesteraol
High ldl cholesterol levels is a strong risk factor for health disease.
thise type of cholesterol plays a major role in atherosclerosis,the can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
interestingly
,several studies studies show that honey may improve cholesterol levels.
it reduce total and bad ldl cholesterol while significantly raising 'good' hdl cholesterol.
for example ,one study 55 patients compared honey to table suger and found that honey caused a 5.8% reduction in ldl cholesterol.it also led to modest weight loss of 1.3%.
3.Honey can help suppress coughs in children
coughing is a common problem for children with upper respiratory infections.
these inflection can affect sleep and qulity of life for both children and parents.
However ,mainstream medication for cough are not alway effective and can have side effects.interestingly,honey may be a better choice,and evidence indicates it is very effective.
one study found that honey worked better then two common cough medications.
4.weight loss
Though it has more calories than sugar when consuned with warm water,honey help in digesting yhe fat stored in your body .similarly,honey with lemon juice or cinnamon help in reducing weight.
5.Rich in Vitamin &Minerals
It contain a variety of vitamins and minerals.the type of vitamins minerals and their quantity depends on the type of flowers used for apiculture.commonly,honey contain vitamin C, calcium,and iron.If you check the vitamin and mineral contain regular sugar from any other soures,you will find it completely insignificant.
6.Provides better sleep
In 2012 a reserch was conducted on 300 children of age 1 to 5 years to find out the effect of honey on nocturnal cough and sleep quality.the results published in th epediiiatrics journals showed that honey could be a preferable treatment for a cough and sleep difficulty associated with childhood upper respiratory tract infection.
7.skin and hair care
milk and honey are often served together since both of these ingredients help in creating smooth,beautiful skin.consuming this combination every morning is a common practice in many countries for this very reason.
furthermore,a study published in the european journal of medical research investingated and confirmed the use of honey for dandruff and dermatitis.it said that crude honey could markedly improve seborrheic dermatitis and associated hair loss and prevent relapse when applied weekly.
8.One health recipe
Honey -roasted almonds
INGREDIENTS
2 cup whole almonds
3 tbsp pure honey
1 tsp rock salt or sea salt
Method:
(1)preheat the oven to 350 F.
2)in a saucepan,warm the honey to liquefy it a bit.
3)put the almonds in a mixing bowl and pour the honey over it.mix well,until all the almonds are evenly coated with the honey.
4)line a baking dish with parchment,and slowly and carefully scatter the almonds all over it,evenly .
5)sprinkle the salt on top,and bake for around 20 minutes .
6)you will need to take out the banking dish every 2-3 minutes and shake the almonds around,to prevent excessive burning.
7)Once done,store in an airtight jar,and reach for these whenever you need a tasty and addicutive,but healthy snack alternative.
9.Honey Green Tea
This is an earthy,grassy and mild tea often you'll taste fresh,floral notes,which is why a mild and floral honey help bring out these flavors.choose an alfalfa,a clover, a leveder,or a tupelo honey.you may also want to select a linden honey.you may also want to select a linden honey to bring out minty and grassy flavors,or avocado honey to enhance the fresh vegetable flavors.
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