Who doesn’t remember Winnie the Pooh saying, “The only reason for being a bee is to make honey. And the only reason for making honey is so I can eat it.”
Honey, that sweet, golden-colored fluid produced by honeybees after collecting nectar from flowers, is one of Nature’s most delightful delicacies. It consists of primarily sugar - glucose and fructose - and loaded with a number of nutrients, antioxidants, and enzymes. Honey has been historically popular for its versatility in foods for daily consumption, as an additive to hot beverages, a sweetener in recipes, and even a therapy for skin care. In fact, honey is so popular it has become an obsession for our childhood’s favorite bear in entertainment!
Many of us are aware that local honey is good for allergies because of the several health benefits it provides specific to one’s particular environment. However, here are some questions we should consider:
How often should we consume honey on a regular basis?
How often do we choose honey for medicinal use over synthesized medicine?
How often do we consume imitation honey under the assumption it is natural?
What is the shelf life of honey?
While honey has been hailed by cultures all over the world since ancient days, the benefits provided to humanity cannot be understated. This has never changed, even in modern times. Both, local and Manuka honey (which originates in Australia) have been praised for superior health benefits. Think of how beneficial it is to our bodies and economical for our wallets to use organic treatments for ailments, with less side effects and more delicious appeal.
Local honey is readily available in many local stores, and at farmers markets. Support local, eat local, and take care of your well-being, nature’s way.
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https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/why-you-might-want-to-steer-clear-of-supermarket-honey/
https://rvcoutdoors.com/10-uses-honey-dont-involve-eating/
https://www.beeculture.com/the-chemistry-of-honey/
https://iowaybeefarm.com/ioway-bee-farm/mental-health-and-honey/
https://honeybeehobbyist.com/bees-in-the-bible/
Proverbs 16:24 - Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.