Heatlhy Honey

Honey is a source of natural unrefined sugar and carbohydrates, which are easily absorbed by the body, providing an instant energy boost with long-lasting effects. For this reason, many athletes include honey in their daily diets. It was even used by runners in the original Olympic Games in ancient Greece.

A traditional drink made from hot water, lemon juice and honey will help to soothe cold and flu symptoms.

Honey is a mild antiseptic and can help to keep external wounds, such as cuts and minor burns, clean and free from infection. By absorbing the moisture around the wound, honey can help to pre vent the growth of bacteria.

It was the Romans who first discovered the beneficial effects of honey on digestive disorders when they would prescribe honey as a mild laxative. Funnily enough, honey has also been used as a treatment for diarrhoea. The principle behind these theories is that honey is believed to help destroy certain bacteria in the gut by acting as a 'preserving' agent.

For a soothing drink for sore throats, mix honey with the juice of half a lemon, add boiling water and stir. If you're feeling low, try a spoonful of honey as a stress-buster. The fructose and glucose in honey are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream thereby enriching your health.

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