Health Benefits of Honey

Honey contains many vitamins(B1,B2,C,B6,B5,B3)and minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, sodium chlorine and sulphur.So using honey in our daily diet is good for our health.

Like sugar,Honey also contains glucose and fructose.Both are considered as energy boosters.But we can consume honey and reduce the usage of white sugar.

Because Sugar gives temporary energy and it has no nutritional value rather it harms and it is considered as the main contributing factor for diabetes.Moreover in the process of manufacturing sugar,almost all its vitamins and mineral are destroyed.
Honey,a natural sweetener and energy booster with plentiful of vitamins and minerals is subjected only to minimal heating.
Honey is used for skin treatments.It helps in skin rejuvenation and effectively used for treating acne.It is a bleaching agent which makes skin shine and glow.With its antimicrobial properties in great way it also helps in treating burns,cuts and wounds.

Honey is a easy remedy to rejuvenate the damaged hair.

Honey has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and hence it can be used as a natural antiseptic.The antibacterial attributes of honey helps in treating acidity.

Honey with its antioxidant properties are good in boosting up the immune system and thereby helps to fight against diseases and also helps in treating stomach ache,dehydration,sore throat,cough,ulcer and indigestion.



Note:Dark honey contains more antioxidants than light-colored honey.

Obesity and over-weight problems can be reduced by using honey in daily diet.

Honey induces sleep and it is considered as a natural sleep aid.

Note:Honey is not advisable for infants (1year and below)