From being a healthier alternative to sugar to even healing burn and wounds. Honey has many benefits.

As today marks the birthday of Winnie the Pooh, the topics covered will be all about the lovable bears favourite food. Hunny!!

What is honey?

Honey is a sugary syrup substance that gets created through honeybees. To make a single pound of honey it would take approximately the lifetime of 800 bees. Honey is the only food in the world that comes with all the necessities to sustain life.

Does honey have health benefits?

Honey comes pack with a number of antioxidants including phenolic acids and flavonoids. Although honey is composed of mostly sugar, there are small amounts of different vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to one’s health.

Undoubtedly, sugar is the better alternative to redefined sugars, especially better for blood sugar level management for people with type 2 diabetes. Honey is also linked to having a beneficial effect on heart health, reduced blood pressure and blood fat levels when consumed reasonably.