Honey is a bona fide guilt-free indulgence, according to countless scientific studies.
This golden nectar from our beloved little friends the bees contains no fat, no cholesterol, is rich in essential vitamins and minerals and a tablespoon contains only a mere 64 calories. The health benefits of honey have been known and utilized for millennia, with references to it’s miraculous properties being recorded in Ancient Egypt, and in the Bible.
So powerful are some specific honey types, like New Zealand’s manuka honey, that hundreds of scientific studies exist that promote its benefits. While there is a serious danger involved in giving honey to infants before their digestive system is mature.
For the rest of us, there are only beneficial positives – of course as long as you remember to brush your teeth after enjoying its sweet deliciousness! Let’s review some of these benefits below.
Bacterial Infection Protection
With the tragic recent news that an American woman in Nevada died from a superbug that was found to be resistant to all currently available antibiotics, never has it been a more crucial time to look for alternative remedies that are backed by science. Even the United Nations has deemed this dire situation to be part of a global health crisis.