Benefits Of Honey

Olea Europaea's Honey

Kendall Powell wrote in the journal Nature that "natural honey kills bacteria three times more effectively  than an artificial honey solution of the same thickness and sugar concentration".

Honey has had a long history in human consumption, and is used in various foods and beverages as a sweetener and in  flavoring. Flavors of honey vary,  based on the nectar source, and various types and grades of honey are available. Honey contains a treasure chest of hidden health benefits, nutritional and medicinal value for centuries. The sweet golden liquid from the beehive is a popular kitchen staple loaded with antibacterial and antifungal properties. Because of its unique composition and chemical properties, honey is suitable for long-term storage, and is easily assimilated even after long preservation.  

Honey is considered as a most digestible carbohydrate compound and its health benefits go beyond its great taste. But what makes honey so popular? Most probably it is because of the ease with which it is consumed – whether it is direct consumption or mixing honey with bread or adding it to lukewarm water, it is deliciously savored. Honey is  used in various medicinal traditions to treat ailments. It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, often enhancing its use as a natural antiseptic in traditional medicines.  Benefits of honey include its usage since a long time in the  treatment of  various ailments including gastric disturbances, ulcers, skin wounds, and skin burns and is considered as an instant source of energy especially in kids. Daily consumption of one spoon of pure honey in lukewarm water will help you reap its benefits better.Phenolic content correlates with the color of honey, where dark colored honey has greater antioxidant capacities. Polyphenols in honey fight oxidative stress and counter memory deficits, which helps in boosting memory. Honey is also considered a rich source of vitamins and minerals; depending upon the kind of flower it is extracted from. It  contains calcium, iron and vitamin C. Honey can be the all-natural cure when it comes to pesky colds. A persistent cough that won’t go away can easily be remedied with two teaspoons of honey. Despite tasting sweet, honey is NOT the same as white sugar. Its exact combination of glucose and fructose helps the body in regulating the blood sugar level to a great extent. Honey is also applied directly to the skin for the glowing effect. It is also considered as  a natural remedy to obesity by lowering cholesterol levels in the body.Reap the benefits of honey with a medley of Olea Europaea`s range of pure, raw, natural, unpasteurised Chestnut, Acacia Eucalyptus, Orange and Wildflower honey, all produced in Italy. Their delectable, authentic fragrances are reassurance that good health comes with great flavor too.Chestnut honey - It  has fantastic restoring, tonic and antiseptic properties.

Acacia honey - Known to revive appetite and have a detoxifying and calming effect.

Eucalyptus honey - It is enriched with antiseptic, anticatarrhal and expectorant properties. It alleviates and soothes pain in joints and muscles. Orange honey - It is a rich source of trace minerals and works as an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory, sedative and calming effects.

Wildflower honey -  It can be useful to relieve seasonal allergies and helps build up immune system

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