Mar 15, 2014

HEALTHY FOOD: Honey



INGREDIENTS OF HONEY
  1. Sugars like fructose, glucose, sucrose maltose, lactose and other disaccharides and trisaccharides.
  2. Proteins, facts, vitamins, minerals enzymes and amino acids.
  3. Volatile aromatic substances.
  4. Ashes and water etc.
THERAPEUTIC USES OF HONEY
  1. It contains sugars, which are quickly absorbed by our digestive-system and converted in energy; this can be used as instant energizer.
  2. As it is hygroscopic it speeds up healing, growth of healing tissue and dries it up.
  3. Honey acts as a sedative and is very useful in bed wetting disorders.
  4. Honey is a very good antioxidant, which restores the damaged skin and gives soft , young looks.
  5. Honey has antibacterial properties due to its acidic nature and encymically produced hydrogen peroxide.
  6. Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacterial and viral diseases.
  7. Honey is very good for the eyes and eyes-sight.
  8. Reduces effects of poison.
  9. Stops hiccups.It is very useful in urinary tract disorders, worm infestations, bronchial asthma, cough, diarrhea and nausea, vomiting.
  10.  It Cleanses and heals the wounds.
  11. Honey, which is newly collected from bee-hive increases body weight and is a mild laxative.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BEFORE USING HONEY
  • Honey should not be mixed with hot foods and should not be heated.
  • Honey should not be consumed when you are working in hot environment where you are exposed to more heat.
  • Honey should never be mixed with rain water, hot and spicy food, and fermented beverages like whisky rum, brandy etc. ghee and mustard.
SERVING HONEY
  • Mix 2 teaspoons of honey with carrot juice and consume regularly.
  • In cold, cough and congested chest mix 2 teaspoons of honey with equal quantity of ginger juice and should be consumed frequently.
  • Regular use of one teaspoon of garlic juice mixed with two spoons of honey help to control blood pressure.
  • One glass of warm water taken with two teaspoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice in early morning reduces fat and purifies blood.
  • Consuming one spoon of honey daily help us to lead a healthy long life.

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