0 Natural Benefits Of Honey

One bee is capable of producing only a half-teaspoon of honey
in its entire lifespan. This sweet and sticky substance offers
numerous benefits when it is consumed or applied topically.

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS:
* Honey is sweetest wild food, energy-dense, and the only human food
produced by insects.
* The darker the honey, the more antioxidants it contains.
* Honey can offer a preworkout boost: It can increase power, speed,
and endurance while not inducing high or low blood sugar levels.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS:
* Raw honey’s powerful antimicrobial properties can help alleviate cold
symptoms, such as sore throats.
* Eating locally produced honey may help ease symptoms of seasonal
allergies and hay fever.
* Do not give honey to children under one year old.

TOPICAL BENEFITS:
* A natural antiseptic, raw honey can be applied to minor burns and cuts.
When applied directly to wounds, honey releases hydrogen peroxide.
* Most bacteria can’t grow in its high sugar and acidic environment.
* Honey’s anti-inflammatory properties speed injured tissue regrowth
and help prevent scarring.