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Why are our Honeys so Unique
All about the Bees
Honey has a central role in human history as a food, a sweetener, a medicine and even as a currency, it was so highly valued. It not only tastes good but as scientists are discovering, it is good for you. Honey has an almost infinite shelf life if stored in airtight containers – 2000 year old honey was recovered from the Egyptian Pyramids and found to be still edible! It was also used in embalming fluid and more widely used as a food preservative in curing meat and preserving fruit. Honey is naturally healthy containing antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes that contribute to our immune system and our general physical and mental health. Science is now recognising that honey is a much healthier option as a sweetener than sugar.
Boosts your energy
The sugar content of honey is a great natural source of carbohydrates, which gives strength and energy. The glucose in honey is absorbed very quickly by our bodies giving an immediate energy boost, while other sugars in the honey (fructose) give sustained energy over time.
Improve Digestive Health
A healthy digestive system is essential for general well being. Honeys feed and boost the growth of the digestive flora (good bacteria), in our intestines. These bacteria help to absorb essential nutrients including calcium, neutralise harmful toxins and strengthen the immune system.
Antibacterial Action
All honeys have some level of antibacterial activity, but the level varies a lot. This antibacterial action can help to clear infections. A well-known use of honey is in soothing sore throats and even topical application on infected skin.
Antioxidant action
The antioxidant activity of honey protects our bodies from free radical damage. Free radicals are formed from many sources including radiation, pollution, & naturally from metabolism within our bodies. Honey’s antioxidants fight & neutralise harmful free radicals, which may otherwise cause cell damage and accelerated aging.
Boost your Immune Response
Research has shown that honey stimulates the immune response of white blood cells, thus it may help prevent infections like sore throats and the common cold.
Anti-Inflammatory
Honey has a potent anti-inflammatory action, which was recognised by ancient peoples in the use of honey to treat sore throats, skin infections and sunburn. Modern medical research has confirmed this anti-inflammatory activity.
Weight Control
The type of sugars we ingest from our diet can have a significant impact on the amount of food we eat. Studies have shown a sugar-based food diet will cause significantly more weight gain than a honey or a sugar free food diet. These same studies showed there is no difference in weight gain between a honey and a sugar- free food diet.
A diet high in sugar dramatically increases the blood sugar levels, which causes a strong insulin response. This strong response decreases your blood sugar levels again which then makes you hungry, so you eat again and thus over eat.
Honey causes a milder insulin response and it also maintains your blood sugar levels for up to 2 hours, thus reducing hunger but still providing you with energy over that time.
Helps Insomnia
Honey not only gives you energy, it also helps you sleep. If you take honey before bed, the sugars in the honey help the body produce melatonin, which is the body’s sleep hormone.
