“Pleasant words are as a Honeycomb, Sweet to the Soul, and Health to the Bones. prov. 16:24”
Here is a brief list of some of the health benefits of raw, pure, 100% honey:
- You never have to worry about getting sick from rotten honey, because it never spoils.
- A natural sweetener that contains 22 amino acids and a variety of minerals essential for metabolism and hence is helpful in preventing obesity.
- Honey is nature’s energy booster and a great immunity system building.
- Honey is known for its effectiveness in instantly boosting the performance and endurance, and reduces muscle fatigue of athletes.
- Honey’s antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties can help improve digestive system and helps you stay healthy and fight disease.
- Honey helps burn fat while we sleep.
- Honey helps allergies, arthritis, sore throats, sleeplessness, and hangovers.
- Honey is a great natural anti-aging skin care product.
- Honey provides a calming effect without irritating the skin.
- Honey contains antioxidants and flavonoids that may function as antibacterial agents.
- It is believed that drinking lemon juice with a little honey first thing in the morning is an effective anti-cellulite treatment as it helps to increase body metabolism.
- For information on calories in honey, and comparision to processsed white table sugar see the Benefits of Honey website.
Bet the drug companies won’t like this one getting around. Facts on Honey and Cinnamon: It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a ‘Ram Ban’ (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases.
Today’s science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients. In it’s natural form, honey is a mixture of sugars primarily Glucose and Fructose. These sugars do not require any special digestive process before they can be utilized by the body. Honey contains the B vitamins, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Thiamin, NicotinicAcid and Pyridoxine. Small amounts of vitamin C are also found. The minerals found in Honey are quite extensive, including Potassium, Chlorine, Sulfur, Calcium, Sodium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Silica, Iron, Manganese, Copper, and several trace elements. Accompanying these Vitamins and Minerals are acids and enzymes which help make honey a truly fortified food!
Honey and Cinnamon, a Healthful Combination
Weekly World News, a Canadian Magazine, in its issue dated 17 January, 1995, gave the following list of diseases that can be treated by a Honey and Cinnamon combination, as researched by western scientists. Click here for the complete list.
Visit the link for a good source: http://www.cinnamonvogue.com/cinnamon_for_diabetes.html
Honey and Apple Cider Vinegar
Another healthy combination, check out this article to learn about the benefits of apple cider vinegar and honey to reduce acidity in the body, a known cause of disease and other ailments.
Honey has many health benefits, but it is truly best only when it is in its raw, natural state. Most honey found in supermarkets is pasteurized. Pasteurization alters the honey from its natural state, it is totally unnecessary, since honey is the only food in the world that never spoils. Another trait common of supermarket honey is that it is not usually pure, i.e., it is mixed with corn, or even rice syrup. This may make it a little cheaper at checkout, but hardly worth the price.
