HONEY BOON – The benefits for a fitter body and youthful skin.

Honey has been used as a natural remedy for centuries. A rich source of natural sugars like fructose and glucose, along with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants - to include honey in your daily diet is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to prevent disease.

Benefits of Honey - - -

The anti-bacterial properties of Honey prevent bacterial growth in the body – Honey contains floral flavonoids which help in increasing the antioxidants in the body, reduce oxidative damages and helps in removing free radicals. Hydrogen peroxide, the other naturally-occurring ingredient in honey, works as a steriliser and prevents infections. The sweet taste of honey increases salivation on consumption, which dilutes mucus and reduces irritation and cough.

Honey is nutritious – it is a much healthier choice than processed refined sugar. It also contains many vitamins such as B6, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and certain amino acids and minerals like calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc - depending on the source of nectar - Chestnut, Acacia, Wildflower, Orange Blossom, Eucalyptus...

 Honey is a natural energy booster – Warm water with lemon and honey taken before a work out provides extra endurance and stamina. Honey contains natural fruit sugar (fructose) which prevents muscular fatigue during workouts. Even diabetic patients can consume it but in limited quantities. It helps reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.

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Honey can be incorporated in our daily diet in several ways:

• Add honey in lemon water or any other beverage as a substitute for refined sugar and other artificial sweeteners.
• Add to breakfast cereals with milk / yoghurt.
• Enjoy honey with in a peanut butter sandwich.
• Drizzle it over your favourite pancake.
• A spoonful of honey can satisfy taste buds and improve health but it must be consumed in moderation and according to your daily calorie requirement.

Honey can do wonders for your skin as well. Honey is a potent natural moisturizer, has anti-aging and healing properties. Honey is a natural humectant i.e. it can absorb and retain moisture. It keeps the skin supple and hydrated. Due to its antioxidant action, it can protect the skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation, rejuvenate dry skin and delay the signs of aging. Honey can be applied on the lips to reduce dryness and chapping. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, honey is used to treat sunburn, dry and eczematous skin. It is also used in some products to treat acne as it has anti-bacterial properties.

Different types of honey have different flavonoid profiles, depending on the floral source of the nectar. The different variants of honey available at the gourmet online store - olivetreetrading.com, are : Eucalyptus Honey, Wildflower Honey, Orange Blossom Honey, Chestnut Honey, Acacia Honey – each with its  distinctive taste and unique properties.
Darker the honey, higher the antioxidant levels. This nature's super food is befittingly called liquid gold.

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