5 Everyday Uses of Honey You Should Know

Everyday Uses of Honey You Should Know

Honey- Loved by people of all ages for its sweetness and depth of flavors, it contains many of the nutrients our body needs on a regular basis. This bee by-product is loaded with vitamins, minerals, proteins, and other nutrients.

The benefits of honey go beyond its superb taste. It has several health benefits, works as a home remedy, and many more. We will discuss each of these in great detail in this blog today.

Here are 5 everyday  health benefits and uses of honey –

1.  Honey as a healing agent –

Did you know that this delicious by-product is one of the oldest-known medicines?

Let’s see why –

Because of its antibacterial properties, honey can be used as a dressing for wounds. When you apply honey to a wound and cover it with a bandage, you’ll feel relief from pain and a reduction in inflammation. It also combats infection as it seals the wound, prevents excessive scarring, and stimulates the growth of new skin. Honey can also help calm allergic reactions and inflamed insect bites.

2. Honey as an energy booster –

Next time when you are all set to hit the gym or go for a morning walk, take a spoon of honey for some extra energy.

Honey is known for its effectiveness in instantly fueling the body with some extra energy, amping up endurance, and reducing muscle fatigue. This is because its natural fruit sugars, fructose, and glucose prevent fatigue and are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. Moreover, honey is a great source of carbohydrates which provides all the extra energy and strength to the body.

3. Honey for faster weight loss –

Have you ever heard of this concoction of honey-water-lemon? When coupled with an active lifestyle, this concoction is known to help aid in the faster burning of oil. This works even better when taken on an empty stomach in the morning. Apart from this, you can also replace sugar and other calorie-heavy sweeteners with honey. You may also use honey for dressing up your salads, mix them with your dry fruits, or with a cup of toasted oats, all serving as a light snack and stopping you from binge-eating fried or processed snacks.

4. Honey for boosting immunity & for self-care –

The antioxidants and antibacterial properties in honey help in reinforcing our immune system and fights ailments such as colds and flu.

You might be surprised to know that you can use honey “as is” as a facial mask. Apply honey on your entire face, leaving the eye area, keep it for 15-20 minutes and then wash it with warm water. Also, if you are someone who has dry skin, honey is the best natural moisturizer. You may also use it as lip balms for cracked lips during winters.

5. Honey for fighting insomnia –

Facing difficulties in falling asleep?

Honey is a carbohydrate for fat digestion which stimulates insulin release, and this action fires up the tryptophan (a compound that makes us sleepy). For best results, drink a glass of warm milk with a teaspoon of honey before going to bed every day because the heat from the hot milk amplifies the effect of tryptophan.

The Bottom Line –

There is no doubt that Honey is one of nature’s most exceptional offerings. However, it should still be consumed in a moderate amount because it is a form of sugar after all.

P.S – The darker the honey is, the stronger its healing properties.

Comment down one healing property of honey you’ve experienced in your everyday living.

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