The Goodness of Honey

Honey is a great source of simple sugars, minerals as well as vitamins. Honey provides ready fuel to the brain and quick energy to the tired  body. In general, honey aids in digestion. Stimulates appetite, lessens stomach ache and relieves constipation.

Honey has been proved to have a definite antimicrobial action. Despite being sweet, it blocks the growth of oral and prevents dental caries out tooth decay. It also effectively kills gut bacteria that causes diarrhea and dysentery.

Honey can treat burns, infected wounds and ulcers as well as most allergies. It cures persistent coughs, sore throats and blocked noses. It also regulates blood regulation and slows oxidation “bad” LDL cholesterol, thus protecting against heart disease.

honey acts as a sedative and relieves insomnia. It serves as a tonic in diseases of the nervous system. Other uses of honey include lowering blood pressure, preventing osteoporosis, promoting fertility and protecting against cancer.

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Sanjana - Dietitian

About Sanjana - Dietitian

A dietitian from Mangalore, India. A post graduate diploma holder in “Dietetics” and a university topper from Welcomgroup School of Hotel Administration from the prestigious Manipal University. At present working as a Dietitian for the Manipal Group of Hospitals namely KMC hospital Mangalore, India. Consultant for corporates like Infosys and others, conducting talks and presentations for various associations and local television shows.

One Response to The Goodness of Honey

  1. T.S.SUNDARAM December 29, 2009 at 4:57 pm #

    Can those who are having Diabetes take honey daily.?

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