Organic Honey - The Healthy Sweetener For You

By Esther George

Organic honey is a delicious and naturally sweet way to benefit your health. It contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients which may help the immune system stay strong. The process to make organic honey is carefully done to keep it from being contaminated with chemicals and toxins. If the label on honey says it's certified organic then it doesn't have any traces of things that are harmful. The USDA regulations are very strict about this.

Essentially, it all starts with the bee keepers who produce organic honey, in that they need to follow certain standards. In fact, even the natural habitat of the bees being used is protected so that the bees don't become exposed to any form of chemicals or antibiotics which are sometimes use to control agricultural diseases. The main reason why organic honey is known to be so good for you is that it doesn't contain any artificial ingredients.

Interestingly enough, there have been several scientific studies carried out which have proved that organic honey is beneficial to your health. For example, it's known to help certain stomach related conditions such as ulcers. Furthermore, enzymes found in the honey are known to help aid food digestion. Honey has also been used for centuries to treat bronchitis, sore throats, and even common colds. Perhaps one of the most noticeable qualities of honey is that because of its antibacterial and antifungal qualities, it is capable of reducing inflammation and speeding up the healing of 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.

It simply cannot be denied that the vast majority of people believe organic honey tastes far better than honey which has additives. Either way, organic honey is certainly easier for your stomach to digest, not to mention the fact that it contains beneficial bacteria as well. Honey is also a fantastic source of energy due to glucose and fructose, both of which result in glycogen being stored in your liver and muscles, thus resulting in an increase in energy levels. Studies also suggest that organic honey can help to boost the immune system due to the fact that it contains 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. - 29887

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