How Honey Can Change your Life for the Better
What you’re about to read may bring out your inner sweet-tooth. No need to worry though, as this is the natural and well-known substitute to the usual sugar you would use in your morning cup of tea. This time, honey and its benefits are where it’s at.
Honey is a natural sweetener used in a
lot of recipes. Preparing it can be a bit tricky but once it comes out, it can
be presented in various forms depending on how you like your honey. It can be
in liquid form, crystallized, cut, comb, or even creamed. Another thing about
honey is that it contains a lot of components that make it the superfood known
by everyone today. From its benefits to medicine and everyday life, here are
other things one can benefit from honey:
It
is anti-bacterial
Honey can be a great food preservative
as its structure as an ingredient makes it an unsuitable environment for
bacteria buildup. So if you ever want to use sugar when you bake, think about
what you can gain when you substitute it with honey: a pastry that stays fresh
and lasts longer without the fuss.
It
can last forever
This may seem a bit of an exaggeration
but this is actually fact. Your honey may start to age in appearance after many
years on the shelf but believe it or not, it is still okay to consume. Of
course, it all depends on how you store your honey. The ideal storage
environment for honey is room temperature. That way, it will still look gold
and clear for your eyes to behold.
It
can double as an antiseptic
If ever you get a cut or a scrape and
you have to disinfect it, honey can be your ideal ingredient as it releases
hydrogen peroxide from an enzyme called glucose
oxidase, which allows it to kill any bacteria on your wound, decreasing the
chances of infection.
It
can get rid of Parasites
This can be used in extreme cases of
emergency. If ever you find yourself with intestinal worms, just mix equal
parts of honey, water, and vinegar, then drink it.
It
can boost your stamina
Honey can also help athletes in their
performances as it is a carbohydrate without the fat and sugar content. It’s
sweet enough to consume and it regulates one’s blood sugar. Also, if you mix
honey with some water, it can help boost your energy so you can eat through the
day hassle-free.
It
can treat burns
This one works in tandem with
disinfecting your wound. Apply honey to your burn and the peroxide it releases
will clean your burn and lessen the swelling.
It
can reduce the risk of heart disease
Not only is honey satisfactory for
one’s confectionery cravings, it may also be a key to preventing casualties
among people. A study conducted in 2008 had 32 overweight individuals consume
at least 70 grams of honey for thirty days. The results showed that while there
is a reduction in weight, there was an even greater reduction in cholesterol
among these 32 people. The reason for this is because honey contains flavonoids
and antioxidants that help reduce heart disease and, to some extent, some
cancers.
So if ever you crave some sugar,
consider honey instead; and think about what you can gain from this golden
super-food.
*This is a guest post by Justin Estor and is for informational purposes only.*
*This is a guest post by Justin Estor and is for informational purposes only.*
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