Honey

Honey, sweet, viscous liquid food, dark golden in colour, produced in the honey sacs of various bees from the nectar of flowers. Flavour and colour are determined by the flowers from which the nectar is gathered. Some of the most commercially desirable honeys are produced from clover by the domestic honeybee.

Summary. Practitioners throughout the world have used honey as a remedy for more than 5,000 years . Some clinical research shows that honey may help heal wounds and burns, fight infections, and alleviate cold and flu symptoms. A person may also benefit from using honey as a sugar substitute, in moderation.

• Health Benefits of Honey

• Contains a variety of nutrients
• Rich in antioxidants
• Better for blood sugar levels than regular sugar
• May improve heart health
• Promotes burn and wound healing
• May help suppress coughing in children
• Easy to add to your diet