Thorne Organics Clay & Honey Bar
From its stunning golden color, to its delectably sweet taste, it’s safe to say that at OVitaminPro, we’re crazy about raw honey! September is honey month, and if you’re not a believer of the many health benefits of raw honey, then it’s time to open your eyes and bee-hold the power of the oldest sweetener on earth.
• Honey contains a slew of healthy flavonoids and antioxidants that can reduce your risk of heart disease and even some cancers, according to recent research.
• Many people suggest putting honey or even raw honey in tea to help relieve the symptoms of a cough or throat irritation. Studies have shown that a single dose of buckwheat honey or raw honey is just as effective as a single dose of cough medicine to help with a night time cough.
• Raw honey is antibacterial as well as anti-fungal. Bees add an enzyme that creates hydrogen peroxide within the honey, making it a great immune system booster.
• Honey helps you regulate your blood sugar and it’s a better sweetener than processed sugars.
• Honey is also a great ingredient for skin care. Not only are the anti-bacterial properties of honey perfect for healing wounds and burns, but honey can moisturize and nourish your skin. Try using products that have honey in the ingredients or use honey in a variety of DIY skin masks or hair treatments.
• Raw honey may also help with aging, too. The aging process occurs due to a slow depletion of enzymes in our body. Raw honey helps slow down the depletion of these enzymes and when coupled with other anti-aging antioxidants (like glutathione), it can be an ally in the prevention of cell breakdown with time.
• Raw honey is a great probiotic, containing 6 species of lactobacilli and 4 species of bifidobacteria.
• Raw honey often contains traces of bee pollen, too. Bee pollen is one of the most nourishing foods in the world. Not only does bee pollen have more proteins than normal animal sources, but can also reduce allergies, assist in digestion, and boost your immunity.
The benefits of raw honey are endless, but one thing is for certain, honey is a super food that should hold a place in everyone’s pantry. Do you know of more benefits of raw honey? Let us know with a comment!
