Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 ChennaiAtlas.com Honey is what it does In this fast moving world, with not much time left for the people to decide about the nutritional utility of the food consumed, honey is one important substitute for value-rich nutritious food. Honey by its name means sweet. Most people know honey as a sweet, golden liquid. But, in fact, honey can be found in a variety of forms- Liquid Honey, Whipped Honey (Cream form), Comb Honey. Honey in its pure form is " manufactured " in one of the world's most efficient factories, the beehive. Bees may travel as far as 55,000 miles and visit more than two million flowers to gather enough nectar to make just a pound of honey. There are approximately 300 unique kinds of honey available all over the world. Commercially processed, clarified, strained honeys lose 33% to 50% of their original vitamin content. Raw honey contains live enzymes, important for the internal actions of many systems of the body. The enzyme content of raw honey is one of the highest of all foods. The color and flavor of honey differ depending on the bees' nectar source. In general, lighter colored honeys are mild in flavor while darker honeys are usually more robust in flavor. Darker honeys also tend to have a higher mineral content and antioxidant potential. Honey is primarily composed of fructose, glucose and water. Eating honey regularly will help people to protect them from cold, flu strike. Be aware, of course, that honey should not be fed to infants less than one year of age. Honey is a safe and wholesome food for older children and adults. When it comes to soothing throats, singers have known for generations that a spoonful of honey would sweeten their performance. A recent scientific research study reveals that honey contains antioxidants and, although in trace amounts, a wide array of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Medicinal Use of Honey Nature's True Medicine Honey is one of the nature's gift to Mankind. Honey is used for treatment of Ulcer and it is an effective treatment for 90% of allergies. For digestive disturbances honey is of great value. Honey does not ferment in the stomach because, being an inverted sugar, it is easily absorbed and there is no danger of a bacterial invasion. For anaemic, dyspeptics, convalescents and the aged, honey is an excellent reconstructive and tonic. Its fatty acid content stimulates peristalsis. For gastric catarrh, hyperacidity, gastric and duodenal ulcers and gall bladder diseases, several eminent gastroenterologists recommend honey. For more than thousands of years, honey has served as a natural remedy for sore throats, dyspepsia, stomach problems, burns, skin rashes, asthma and other ailments. Honey's Health Properties • For skin rashes, burns and abrasions, apply a small amount of raw honey slightly over the affected area and cover with a dressing or a dusting of cornstarch to reduce any stickiness. • The ultimate moisturiser: Apply a small amount of raw honey slightly over the skin. Remove it later with splashes of cold water or comfortable warm water, which leaves your skin baby soft. • As an antibacterial soap: Wash your face with raw honey and enjoy the sparkling clean skin. Facial blemishes and acne caused by cosmetics or allergies will clear up quickly by using a nightly treatment of raw honey. • For dental care and mouth sores: Honey cleans the teeth, mouth and dentures and stops the bleeding of gums. Canker sores, blisters and mouth ulcers can be cured by the application of raw honey. • An astounding natural preservative. Unprocessed honey found in ancient tombs was determined to be edible and was even used to preserve bodies. Honey keeps the food fresh and moist for a long time and retards spoilage. Raw honey is an antiseptic, antibiotic, anti fungal, and antibacterial - It never spoils! Live the natural way of living. Do use honey in your day-to-day life and enjoy its boundless benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Even with all these good qualities, I thought that in the end, honey had the same effect on the body as eating sugar. I'm still confused. I thought that sugar, fructose and honey all eventually had the same effect on the immune system. Jesse - " jetpostman " <jetpostman <rawfood > Friday, March 12, 2004 8:10 AM [Raw Food] more about raw honey ChennaiAtlas.com Honey is what it does <snipe> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Jesse As I see it, bees and honey are one of natures wonders. Mammals got off the ground say 100 million years ago, bees were active on our planet 300-400 million years ago and the developed honey as food for themselves with refinement way beyond anything we have refined for our food. Their condition is that they have to flap their wings and carry their small bodies relatively incredible distances to collect their food. The sums are off human scales hence all the sugar. For them it is quasi perfect. The upshot is that there may be a place for honey for humans but I ponder going nuts on bee food. Peter studio53 [studio53] 12 March 2004 18:38 rawfood Re: [Raw Food] more about raw honey Even with all these good qualities, I thought that in the end, honey had the same effect on the body as eating sugar. I'm still confused. I thought that sugar, fructose and honey all eventually had the same effect on the immune system. Jesse - " jetpostman " <jetpostman <rawfood > Friday, March 12, 2004 8:10 AM [Raw Food] more about raw honey ChennaiAtlas.com Honey is what it does <snipe> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 Peter, I can't tell if this is a vote for or a vote against raw honey. :>) Jesse - " Peter Gardiner " <petergardiner <rawfood > Friday, March 12, 2004 1:26 PM RE: [Raw Food] more about raw honey > Jesse > > As I see it, bees and honey are one of natures wonders. <snipe> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 Jesse, I do not see honey as a black and white issue. It clearly has a medicinal place but I do not see a need beyond a spoon before a race for a healthy person. Do other feel happy with honey as a regular food? Peter Peter, I can't tell if this is a vote for or a vote against raw honey. :>) Jesse - " Peter Gardiner " <petergardiner <rawfood > Friday, March 12, 2004 1:26 PM RE: [Raw Food] more about raw honey > Jesse > > As I see it, bees and honey are one of natures wonders. <snipe> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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