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How healthy is honey??


Answers: Honey is antimicrobial due to it's high sugar content, low pH and the presence of organic acids (Use it to treat cuts, scrapes and burns as well as to prevent scarring!)

Honey may help treat your allergies!

Honey is high in carbohydrates and is therefore a great energy source.

Honey contains the vitamins B6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Honey contains the minerals calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, sodium and zinc.

The natural antioxidants found in honey are chrysin, pinobanskin, vitamin C, catalase and pinocembrin.

Unprocessed honey contains enzymes that are considered essential for good health!

Generally, darker honeys and those with higher water content have stronger antioxidant potential. The antioxidants identified thus far in honey are pinocembrin, pinobanksin, chrysin and galagin. Pinocembrin is unique to honey and found in the highest amount relative to the others. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), catalase and selenium are also present.

Diabetics must control their total intake of carbohydrates, not the type. Therefore, honey may be included in a diabetic diet. They must, however, comply with the medical regime and diet instructions prescribed by their individual healthcare providers to keep blood sugar levels under control.

Honey is used as a hair and facial treatment due to the fact that it attracts and retains moisture.

Using honey in your baked goods will keep them moist for a longer period of time.

Honey never goes bad . It is slightly acidic and, therefore, not conducive for bacterial growth.
Here is a great article on that subject.
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