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Benefits of Raw Honey

Raw honey is not a new concept. It has been there but commercial honey brands through their marketing tactics have made it look fade away. Everyone know what honey is but very less people know difference between raw honey and process honey that we get in our supermarkets. Raw honey is the purest form of honey in its natural state. Lets quickly understand why you should never purchase commercial honey in supermarkets and what is the difference between raw honey and processed honey.

Almost all honey brands sell available are heated, ultra filtered and pasteurized. This honey is deep filtered which takes away all the pollen particles, bee wax, propolis which contain all the beneficial micronutrients. honey and heat doesn’t go well. the commercial honey is heated upto 98 degree CelsiusĀ  which kills at least 200 components some of which are antibacterial and also kills active enzymes.

Below are some of the benefits of Raw honey:

Immunity building & energy booster:

Phytonutrients in raw honey has anti bacterial and antifungal properties that makes it a great immunity booster for you. Various studies have shown that raw honey has anti viral, anti bacterial and anti fungal properties which makes it an amazing addition to your diet to increase your immunity. Raw honey contains various vitamins, proteins and minerals that makes it perfect post workout drink. also, honey gets digested very quickly and gives you instant energy which makes t great for athletes in performance enhancement.

Healing burns and wounds:

Raw honey works as a natural antiseptic. So next time you have a cut or a wound just apply some honey and it will be healed without any antiseptic cream.

Cough and cold:

Honey mixed with ginger in same quantity when taken will relieve in common cough and cold. Take one teaspoon ful everyday to keep cold and cough at bay.

Great for skin:

Raw honey acts as a skin moisturizer and makes your skin brighter that is why it is used by many cosmetic brands to improve complexion and skin moisturizing.

Aids in weight loss and proper digestion:

Raw honey has active enzymes like thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and other nutrients for human body like vitamin A, B complex, C, D that facilitate proper digestion which in turn also aids in weight loss.

Heal overall body:

Raw honey has healing and medicinal qualities. It is prominently used in Ayurvedic medical methodology to reduce stress, weaknesses, body aches, cough or breathing problems, sleeping issues and high blood pressure.

 

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