Honey is one superfood that’s good for weight loss, an antibacterial agent, powerful antioxidant, and is also best for skincare.  

 

Honey is so popular that it was consumed for millions of years, even way back during the ancient times. People consumed it raw and as an ingredient for desserts, baked goods, snacks, and drinks. Not surprisingly, honey is also consumed to help with various health conditions.  

 

Honey: The Sweet Superfood 

 

Honey is the only product aside from bee pollen that has all the required vitamins, minerals and enzymes to keep you healthy. Unlike sugar or other sweets, honey isn’t just empty calories. It has fiber, water, and even protein. It’s a complete food. 

 

Benefits of Raw Honey 

 

Honey is an excellent antioxidant. It cleanses the body of toxins and prevents oxidative damage. Honey is also an effective natural way to lower cholesterol and keep your heart healthy.  

 

Honey is also an excellent antibacterial substance. That’s the reason why bacteria won’t live in honey, hence honey in its unaltered state never spoils.  

 

Honey for Weight Loss 

 

Honey improves your energy levels naturally. Some people feel sluggish in the afternoon or late at night. They will then resort to midnight snacking or bingeing on junk food. Even a cup of coffee or chocolate has some sugar that can contribute to weight gain. Honey is the answer to this problem of people who watch their weight.  

 

Raw Honey Versus Sugar 

 

Honey is excellent for weight loss. If you are overweight or have diabetes, doctors will recommend that you minimize consumption of sweets and even carbohydrates. You must let go of your comfort foods because most of them were full of sugar. But if you removed all sweets from your diet, your doctor will still recommend that you eat honey. That’s because honey has a different composition from sugar. It tastes as sweet, but its healthier in the long run.  

 

And you already have a healthy weight but likes to eat sweets; you can use honey in place of ordinary table sugar to make your meals healthier. As you know, consumption of too much sugar can lead to weight gain, unstable blood sugar levels, mood swings, diabetes, and even cancer. That said, honey is a healthier alternative to sugar. It tastes sweet, without the guilt.  

Drinking a glass of water with honey is enough. But if you are looking for some tasty alternative to soda or highly-processed fruit juices, then you can try these honey-based beverages.  

 

Honey and Lemon for Cough 

 

One of the easiest ways to drink honey daily is to mix it with a  glass of warm water and a teaspoon or two of lemon juice. Drink this nutritious and refreshing drink once a day to aid in your weight loss. Aside from that, regular intake of honey this way keeps your tummy healthy and your cravings for sweets in check. It’s good for your gut. It’s also great for your throat if you have phlegm or cough. 

 

Honey and Cinnamon 

 

Or another weight loss drink that you can easily do at home is to mix honey with a teaspoon of cinnamon. This simple yet powerful combination of honey plus cinnamon in warm water is a potent antioxidant. Drink this daily in the morning for an energizing day or at night before you sleep to help your slumber. Over time it will help to maintain your blood cholesterol at healthy levels.  

 

Honey and Garlic 

 

Another super combination that’s best if you are feeling under the weather or feverish is to try honey plus garlic. This is the best combo because honey increases the antibacterial power of garlic tenfold. You can make a garlic and honey infusion by crushing the garlic and then pouring the honey over it. Put it in an airtight jar and let it infuse for at least three days. Take one spoonful daily. Use this to boost your immune system or whenever its flu season.  

 

Honey Skin Benefits 

 

Honey makes your skin clearer. It gives back your skin’s lost youthful glow. 

 

Eat at least a teaspoon of honey every day to look good and feel great. Honey is cleansing, exfoliating, and hydrating. Honey is good for the treatment of acne. Honey also makes for a good moisturizing mask, even way better than most expensive facial masks in the market. You can use honey as a light scrub or cleanser. Spread it on your dry skin, let it stay there for about 15 minutes. After that, rinse with warm water. Honey has that good quality that locks in moisture into your skin without clogging your pores. In fact when used regularly, it prevents acne and other skin irritations.