Raw Honey
Why raw honey is a super food that we should be consuming regularly to greater enhance oneself.
Benefits of Raw Honey:
Antioxidants - Raw honey contains plant chemicals which have antioxidants - antioxidants protect your body from cell damage. Due to the fact that our body produces free radicals, they contribute to chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. However, the antioxidants found in honey are called polyphenols and they contain anti-inflammatory effects which protect you against oxidative stress. Raw honey along with bee pollen and bee propolis, greatly benefits our Respiratory System; Cardio Vascular System; Nervous System; Gastrointestinal and it can also help with cancer treatment
Nutrition - Raw honey contains vitamins and minerals (micronutrients), these micronutrients in honey are: Magnesium; Niacin; Calcium: Manganese; Potassium; Pantothenic Acid; Phosphorous; Riboflavin and Zinc. Raw honey also contains amino acids and enzymes which are greatly beneficial to our body. 1 TBSP of raw honey is around 64kcal and contain 17 grams of sugar, however, we must establish that this is the good kind of sugar as it is a natural source to this food. It is not the same as the sugar which is added to ultra processed foods to act as a sweetener and to make us unhealthy.
Honey never goes off/runs out of date - providing its raw
Raw honey is antibacterial and anti-fungal - some versions of honey are used against candida infections
Raw honey is also able to heal wounds - because honey has antimicrobial properties. Honey, propolis and royal jelly have the potential to heal wounds. 2018 study 2017 study
Raw honey contains phytonutrients - Phytonutrients are found in plants and their job is to protect the plant from any danger/harm. So the phytonutrients found in raw honey provides antioxidants as well as the antibacterial and anti-fungal factors. These, therefore, enables the honey to have some anti-cancer affects as it boosts your immune system. However, processed honey that you will typically find in a supermarket, has been pasteurised. What this means is that the honey has been warmed up by a certain temperature in order to kill the “bacteria”, to prevent the food from having the vitamins and minerals which makes it a super food and to stop you from reaping the benefits of it. The exact same when it comes to raw milk.
Illness - As we so commonly know, raw honey is very beneficial when it comes to dealing with a sore throat, cough and a cold
Brain health - The polyphenol in raw honey can supposedly counter inflammation located in the hippocampus (this is the memory part of the brain). The antioxidant which is found in honey benefits our brain health as well as our overall health throughout different parts of the body.
Conclusion:
To conclude, I believe it is very beneficial to eat at least 1TSP - 1TBSP near enough daily/ or at least 5 days a week. As we know from the list I have made, it has many anti-fungal and antibacterial factors that help to fight of illnesses and it helps to reduce the risks of diseases that should not be ignored. Raw honey benefits the overall health of the body, but just make sure that your ideally buying raw organic honey from a local producer rather than a super market because of how beneficial raw honey is when it is not tampered with.
After consuming raw organic honey regularly, I have noticed the benefits it has had on my body. You can either just eat it on its own, or mix it with a drink or some healthy (ensuring that it is healthy).
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