Benefits of Honey

Honey is a sweet, thick liquid made by honeybees. What makes the smell, colour, and taste of honey different depend on the types of flowers visited.

-Nutritionally, 1 tablespoon of honey (21 grams) contains 64 calories and 17 grams of sugar, including fructose, glucose, maltose, and sucrose; trace amounts of vitamins and minerals. However, it contains virtually no fibre, fat or protein.

-Honey is rich in antioxidants. Very rich, which can help in lowering blood pressure. 

-When replacing sugar with honey, bear in mind it raises blood sugar levels, just not as high as refined sugar. It is good in managing cholesterol levels. 

-Combining it with lime, lemon, garlic or ginger can help treat flu and cough.