Here are some useful facts you should know about consuming another super-food:
2. Raw Honey: What is It, and is It Good for Me?
Most supermarket honey is pasteurized (read: heated) in order to save us from bacteria. In the process, beneficial enzymes in honey are killed as well. If you can find a source of raw honey, especially if it’s local (within 100 miles), get some! Around here our health food store and farmer’s market are two great sources, and sometimes you can even find raw honey in a regular grocery store.
Some research shows that taking a Tbs of raw honey made within 100 miles of your home fights off seasonal allergies. The reason is something about the bees processing the same pollen that is making you sneeze, and you consuming the processed pollen.
Other research says honey is just as bad as sugar for diabetics, and just as high on the glycemic index, so don’t go hog wild!
Experimental evidence indicates that consumption of honey may improve blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity compared to other sweeteners. Proper fueling of the liver is central to optimal glucose metabolism during sleep and exercise. Honey is the ideal liver fuel because it contains a nearly 1:1 ratio of fructose to glucose.
The following additional benefits apply to consuming RAW honey:
- Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Viral, Anti-Fungal
- Treats coughs/upper respiratory infections
- Antioxidants
- Improved HDL cholesterol
- Boosts immunity
Continue on to the next page to learn more about using honey …