There are just so many things I love about honey. I am actually taking a tablespoon daily (that is, if I don't forget). So in this week's TT, I am ready to enumerate relevant (for me) stuff about it. I have also included some of its common uses based on my experience.
- Honey is significantly sweeter than table sugar and has attractive chemical properties for baking. It has 76 percent sugar in it.
- Natural honey retains its prana longer than most food and can be preserved indefinitely if it is pure.
- Not only does it soothe sore throat but the skin too. It is a good moisturizer (plain honey applied on skin). It can help relieve cracked lips.
- Coupled with fine salt or sugar or baking soda, honey can be used as a scrub. I use it all the time.
- Helps me control diarrhea. I really am not so good at pill popping, so instead of taking some meds, I use honey as treatment.
- It is a good source of antioxidants. The antioxidant compounds found in honey are chrysin, quercetin, kaempferol, galagin, pinobanksin, vitamin C, catalase and pinocembrin.
- Most micro-organisms do not grow in honey because of its low water activity (0.6).
- Honey has certain potassium salts that make it a phenomenal moisture absorber and a great killer of germs and bacteria.
- From #8, It can be used to treat wounds because of its antibacterial and the anti-inflammatory components. "Honey stimulates the re-growth of tissue involved in healing" according to Dr. Peter Molan of the University of Waikato, New Zealand, "making healing faster and reducing scarring".
- Because honey contains endospores of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, it is strictly advised not to be given to infants as these endospores can transform into toxin-producing bacteria in the infant's immature intestinal tract (causing botulism)
- Honey, if taken on an empty stomach with water and lemon, reduces obesity and weight.
- If taken at night with hot milk, it cures constipation.
- A glass of water with a teaspoon of honey also removes excessive fatigue.
Good honey reads: Wiki, Verb, MotherEarthNews; Life Positive; Billy Bee; and Food Reference.
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19 comments:
Great TT list idea! I personally much prefer honey to sugar or artificial sweeteners :)
I love honey...I cream mine in the blender...it becomes foamy and so so good on hot toast.
Come over, my 13 is filled with humor this week.
Bring on the honey--and may the bees prevail.
The most important part about honey - I always think of my grandfather Froehlich when I eat it! He would make a "mess" every morning. It was made up of equal part of honey, butter, and peanut butter. It is the only way I eat peanut butter - even now!
SJR
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Great TT. I had no idea that honey had so many uses. Thanks for the info.
mmmm, I love honey! Just bought some chestnut honey from Italy...boy is it STRONG!!!
I always pick up honey at our open market in the summer. Yummmmy! Happy T13!
Hurray for theme rebellion!!
We are beekeepers - so we love honey. I love how real honey is different year to year. Last year we have this amazing mint - this year? Who knows?
(We'll be lucky to have bees - but that's another story!)
Happy TT!
I knew some of these properties, but not all. Thanks for teaching me more -- I'm all about discovering new, chemical-free alternatives to things lately.
That honey is definitely good stuff :)
Happy TT!
I have three TTs this week:
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Im not a honey fan, although I know its better for you than sugar. Happy TT:)
i LOVE honey!
It really cured my allergies when I first moved to TX. SUPER COOL POST
I love honey, but had no idea of the list of benefits it has, thanks.
You make me wish I could still eat it.
i have heard most of these and i love honey but are 11,12,&13 proven-- I hope the bees survive
I love honey and it's so good for you. Great TT! Happy TT
Who knew honey was so versatile? Thanks for the list. Viva la bees!
Great list! I never heard of some of these.
WOW! Wonderful list!!! Thanks for sharing!
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