The honey has great natural riches very beneficial for the human being. And it is that something so natural, it has to be good. Not only is it one of the richest natural sweeteners available, but many home remedies to relieve various ailments are made with honey.
Properties of honey
- Natural honey is composed of minerals such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, copper, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamins A, C and B complex. It has nutritional and healing properties that have been known since antiquity.
- On the other hand, the honey can get to sweeten up to 25 times more than the common sugar, besides it is of easy digestion.
- Honey as a remedy is antibiotic, it cures rickets, scurvy, anemia, inflammation of the intestine, hydrops, constipation, rheumatism, headaches and dizziness. It is the best sugar that the kidneys accept.
- It is considered tonic and relaxing by favoring the absorption of tryptophan, serotonin precursor substance, sleep inducer. Therefore, honey combats insomnia.
- It represents an excellent source of carbohydrates, so it is considered an extremely energetic food. It also works as a powerful cellular regenerator.
- It is considered a cerebral reconstituent because of its content in sodium, iron and phosphorus, indispensable for the good maintenance of the nervous system.
- The regular consumption of honey improves the assimilation of other foods because it is very digestive. Its softening and antiseptic properties make it an excellent aid in the treatment of flu, irritated throat and muscle pain.
Home remedies with honey
Due to the properties of honey and its natural riches that can help the body to protect itself or fight a great series of health problems, it has been a product used for many years, especially when we talk about pure honey.
1. Treat asthma
Simmer, 1 small onion, 2 cloves garlic and half a liter of royal jelly, for 30 minutes. Let the preparation cool and then add the honey. Alternate 1 tablespoon of the preparation and 1 tablespoon of honey every two hours.
2. Fight the hangover
Combine half a cup of honey with half a cup of grapefruit and crushed ice. Take the time before attending a party to attenuate, in part, the effects of alcohol ingested.
3. Curing insomnia
Mix 2 teaspoons of vinegar with 2 of honey in a cup of water. Take a quarter cup before bed. The properties of honey can help you fall asleep in a few minutes.
4. Treat mild burns
Place 2 or 3 tablespoons of honey on the burn which will provide a quick relief of the pain and itching.
5. Cough
Boil a lemon in water that covers it for 10 minutes or until the crust softens. Cut in half and extract the juice. Place the lemon juice in a glass. Add 2 tablespoons of honey. Take 1 teaspoon every 4 hours.
6. Ulcers, stomach and duodenum
Take one teaspoon of honey, fasting, daily, one hour before breakfast, slowly swallow the honey after being diluted in the mouth. This is a very effective remedy that uses the medicinal properties of honey to treat ulcers.
7. Intestinal or diarrheal disorders
Dissolve honey in a pitcher with water and drink it as a daily drink. It acts efficiently as an antiseptic of the intestinal flora, especially in the case of infants.
8. Colitis and Constipation
Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of honey as a sweetener in 200 grams of any food which will help control the activity of the intestines. Thanks to the presence of levulose and dextrose in the honey of bees you can treat effectively the suffering of hemorrhoids.
9. Nervous system
Taking 1 teaspoon of honey, six times a day, will provide you with peace and quiet. You can add in a glass of milk to rest more easily.
Is it bee or factory?
Bee (Pure Honey): Its aroma of honey (except honey with rose tea), causes a burning sensation in the throat, does not separate in layers, has natural impurities (pollen, bee bread, wax microparticles , Propoleo), has a soft texture (thin, drip like filament) and without foam.
Factory (Honey Not Pure): Smell sour or odorless, separates in layers, has no impurities, rough texture (form cumulus), dripping immediately spreads across the surface and has foam.
Honey at meals
Honey has high levels of monosaccharides, fructose and glucose, which contains about 70 to 80 percent sugar, which gives it its sweet taste - minerals and water make up the rest of its composition.
So, while it's still sugar, it has a slow rate of glucose release, helping to prevent hunger (it gets hungry when blood sugar suddenly drops). So putting it in your recipes means you will not go hungry later. Use it in:
- In smoothies and fruit waters - sweeten with a little honey if you want a touch more sweet in your smoothies.
- Healthy Peanut Butter - Instead of sugar, add honey to your homemade peanut butter.
- Sugar craving - a teaspoon taken during your worst sugar cravings = problem solved.
- Salad dressing - make your own salad dressing with herbs, lemon, salt and vinegar. Add honey to thicken and add a touch of sweetness to your dressing.
- Caramel Sauce - 1 can of coconut milk, 1/2 cup honey, 1 tablespoon organic shortening, 1 teaspoon vanilla and a pinch of salt.
- Homemade chocolate - simply replaces sugar with honey for a more exotic and healthy touch.
- Prepare your immune tonic - strengthen your system.
