Late autumn - the time when almost all the tables there and is late for the winter product with It has long been known for its medicinal properties, which recommended the use daily yet Hippocrates. Of course, you guessed it right, what I'm saying? That's right, today our conversation - about the honey.
Of course, referring to the beneficial properties of honey, I mean only natural, not heat-treated product. And so I want to especially emphasize that honey is useful if you use it fresh, because when heat processing destroys its molecular structure and consequently lost all useful properties.
The composition of honey - a unique vitamin and mineral complex, a similar formula with the mineral composition of human blood. It is this similarity facilitates the rapid absorption of honey in the body in the human body.
In addition, the 60 substances included in the honey, namely:
• carbohydrates (glucose and fructose);
• nitrogenous substances, which are compounds of the protein and non-protein origin;
• iodine, iron, sulfur, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, chlorine, sodium salt;
• copper, lead, chromium, boron, aluminum, lithium, tin, manganese;
• organic acids (lactic, malic, tartaric, gluconic, citric acid);
• inorganic acids (hydrochloric, and phosphoric);
• vitamins (A, vitamins B, C, E, H, K);
Thanks to its unique composition, honey has antibacterial, bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties. Besides:
• improves blood and metabolism (assuming a daily consumption of 30-50 grams for a year);
• strengthens blood vessels and heart muscle;
• eases the pain of arthritis;
• suitable for various kinds of intestinal disorders;
• It is recommended for colds;
• helps to fight anemia;
• Due to the content of various enzymes, promotes normal digestion;
• promotes rapid healing of wounds as antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties;
• having an opposite structure with fat, promotes its cleavage, so it is often prescribed for diets, despite the high caloric content;
• used as a sedative (1 teaspoon of honey diluted with warm water, milk, tea or even recommended for children and pregnant women);
• used as a tonic and tonic;
• possesses preventive properties against many diseases;
Undisputed useful properties have and other bee products - propolis, royal jelly, bee venom. However, in honey, with all its useful qualities, like the coin - the two sides.
There is a small percentage of people who have been intolerant of this product, and hence contraindications when used as there are:
• are allergic to honey and bee products (sometimes allergies can cause only a certain kind of honey);
• diabetes;
• causes tooth decay faster than candy and sugar, so it is necessary to use it in moderation and after the use necessarily thoroughly rinse your mouth;
• Do not use on an empty stomach in the case in the next 30 minutes is not intended meal;
• It is recommended not to give children under one year;
• Honey can not be used with hot milk or tea, because in addition to the fact that during heat treatment it loses its beneficial properties, it also releases harmful to the body carcinogens.
In addition, there are a number of diseases, when the use of honey is strongly discouraged. So if you are in doubt whether you can use honey, it is best to consult first with your doctor. If there are no contraindications, I wish you all - a sweet and tasty treat!
