HEALTH BENEFITS OF HONEY

BENEFITS OF CUNSUMING HONEY

Honey is a sweet liquid made by honey bees using nectar in flowering plants. Honey contains mostly sugar as well as a mixture of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, iron, zinc and antioxidants. Apart from being useful as a natural sweetener, honey is used as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial agent. Here are some of the health benefits of honey

1. Honey can help lower blood pressure

Honey can help lower blood pressure which is a risk factor for heart disease. The antioxidant content in honey can help lower blood pressure

2. Honey can help lower triglyceride levels in the blood

Triglycerides are one of the factors that can increase the risk of heart disease. Triglyceride levels can increase when consuming foods that are high in sugar and refined carbohydrates. Several studies have shown that there is a difference between regular consumption of honey which can help lower triglyceride levels in the blood

3. The antioxidants in honey can help improve heart health

Honey has a high phenol content and other antioxidant compounds. These compounds can accelerate the arteries in the heart, increase blood flow to the heart, and help prevent blood clots that can lead to heart attacks and strokes.

4. Honey can help fight coughs in children

Children easily cough because of upper respiratory tract infections. According to research, honey can help reduce cough symptoms. However, honey cannot be given to children under 1 year of age

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