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Honey: 5 sweet and safe benefits

Honey is a sweet syrup liquid made by honeybees from plant nectar.

Honey: 5 sweet and safe benefits

Honey has amazing health benefits and is alternatively used as medicine treatment. Honey is loved by almost everyone for its sweetness and flavor, which is why it’s used in foods and recipes.

Honey is not only sweet but has healthy benefits;

  1. Rich in antioxidants

Honey contains antioxidants properties such as phenolic acids and flavonoids. These properties help in building up cells and neutralize reactive oxygen species in your body.

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2.Stabilizes your blood sugar level

Honey is the best option for managing your blood level rather than regular sugar because it offers some protective effect of protecting against metabolic syndrome. In summary, honey should be taken in moderation.

3.Honey heals wounds and burns

Honey has the healing properties for wounds and burns because it contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Honey can be used for other skin problems and diabetes -related foot ulcers.

4.Honey reduces cough in kids

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Cough is a common problem among children and this can make them uncomfortable to sleep or breathe well. Amazingly, honey is a good alternative for treating cough in kids especially for children of over 1 year of age. It’s safe and natural for reducing cough).

5. Protecting the brain

Honey has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components that protects the brain from brain damage and help fight inflammation in the part of the brain involved in memory called hippocampus.

In conclusion

Honey is a healthy sweetener than regular sugar but should be consumed in moderation. It contains antioxidants and propolis that neutralizes reactive oxygen species in the body

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