Organic Honey - Sweet And Healthy

By Esther George

Let's face it; organic honey is simply delicious, and what's more, it's sweet, and it's healthy. In fact, organic honey is literally loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, all of which help to maintain a healthy immune system. Of course, in order to prevent the honey from becoming contaminated, the process for obtaining it requires a considerable amount of care. Basically, if the label on a jar of honey says that it's organic, then you can be sure that it doesn't contain anything which could be potentially harmful for you. You can be rest assured that the USDA is extremely strict at enforcing their regulations concerning this.

Even the bee keepers are required to follow certain guidelines and standards in order to protect the natural habitat in which the bee's are raised. This is essentially because the bees cannot be allowed to come into contact with any type of antibiotic or other synthetic chemicals which are often used in the agricultural sector. In fact, it's largely due to these stringent standards, that organic honey is so beneficial to your health.

Interestingly enough, several scientific studies have proven beyond all doubt that organic honey is good for you. Honey can for example be used to treat sore throats, common calls, and even bronchial problems. It can also be used to help treat a number of stomach related problems such as ulcers. Furthermore, honey contains certain enzymes which help you to digest food. Lastly but not least, honey can be used to treat wounds in order to speed up the healing process. This is of course because honey is rich in natural antibacterial and antifungal properties, and because of its thick constituency, it also provides a natural barrier to open wounds.

Furthermore, because honey as a low PH and high sugar content, it's highly effective at preventing the growth of bacteria on wounds. In fact, honey is in some ways similar to hydrogen peroxide, in that they both have a similar antiseptic action. Honey has also been used for hundreds of years already in order to treat burns, in that it helps to reduce the pain by keeping the burn moist. It also tends to form a skin/seal over the burn, thus helping to prevent infections. It is also believed that when honey is used to treat burns, the resultant scars will not be as noticeable as they would be, had the burn been treated with something else instead.

Many people think organic honey tastes better than honey that's made with added chemicals. It's also gentle on your stomach and easy to digest. It may contain some friendly bacteria that are good for the health of your digestive system. Other benefits of honey are the energy it can give you from fructose and glucose. These natural sugars cause glycogen to store in your liver and muscles which is why you'll feel more energy. Some studies state that athletes perform better when they eat honey because it keeps blood sugar levels regulated and also heals muscles. Your immune system may even be boosted if you consume organic honey because of its antioxidants.

One great thing about organic honey is that you can now buy it in crystal form. Of course this means that you can benefit from this natural wonder without having to worry about stickiness. Organic honey crystals are made by using pure organic honey and organic cane juice. The crystals contain absolutely no additives at all, so of course they are perfect for adding to a number of different recipes. You can also add organic honey crystals to your tea and coffee, and even to breads, puddings, cereals, and smoothies. - 30241

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