Facts about Honey – August 2010

Facts About Honey

• Natural honey has been used by mankind for the past 2,500 years, all over the world.
• Honey contains about 69 percent glucose and fructose enabling it to be used as a sweetener.
• Honey provides about 64 calories per tablespoon.
• Though honey has more calories than sugar, when consumed with warm water it helps in digesting the fat stored in your body.
• Honey and lemon juice and honey and cinnamon help in reducing weight.
• Honey contains a variety of vitamins and minerals.
• Compounds that have the ability to grab moisture from the environment are known as humectants… honey has this ability so it is a great moisturizer.
• Honey also contains alpha hydroxy acids, which help to gently exfoliate the skin.
• Honey is an ideal product for people with sensitive skin and is often used to combat the formation of pimples.
• Honey has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties so it can be used as a natural antiseptic.
• As a result of honey containing nutraceuticals, it is effective in removing free radicals from our body… therefore, it helps the immunity of our bodies improve.
• Honey is a by-product of honey bees when they collect the flower nectar in their mouths; the nectar then mixes with enzymes and it is turned into honey. Raw honey is honey that has not been heated for pasteurization, filtered, or strained to remove the wax, pollen, or propolis.