10 Facts about honey

by geekzhang on 2010-09-05 20:12:19

The natural foods that nature gives us are good for our health, and replacing fatty foods with natural foods like honey will make you feel rejuvenated and make you younger. Here are ten interesting facts about honey that most people probably don't know.

? Honey is the only sweetener that is not artificially made, and it even has curative effects on certain diseases.

? Honey has a PH of about 3 to 4, and about 18% is water. Because honey is a very stable substance, if properly stored, it can not deteriorate for hundreds of years.

? Honey can reduce fat accumulation in the cardiovascular system.

? Honey does not ferment in the stomach like refined sugar and sucrose. So it doesn't increase your risk of bacterial infection.

? Honey is probably the simplest molecular form of sugar and therefore cannot be broken down any further. This allows it to pass directly through the small intestine into the bloodstream without causing any digestive problems like sucrose.

? Honey is the best fuel for burning body fat during sleep because it has the same fructose content as glucose.

? Honey is the best substance for treating burns. Honey is effective in relieving pain, allowing the affected area to heal quickly and without leaving scars.

? Scientists have found a variety of vitamins and antioxidants in honey, of which the antioxidant, pinesin, is only found in honey.

? Honey is a safe and effective way to treat cough in children, even better than over-the-counter medications.

? Some recent studies have shown that athletes who eat honey before and after a workout recover faster than those who don't.

This article gives you some knowledge about honey and hopefully it will be good for your health. Remember that the more natural the honey, the better. Honey bought from your local supermarket is not as good as honey taken straight from the beehive, so it won't give you the same health benefits.