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Honey, appreciated since antiquity and once considered the food of the gods, is much more than just a sweetener. These are the 10 benefits of honey that will help you to integrate it into your diet on a daily basis.
1. It gives your days
Honey is an excellent source of energy and antioxidants. It can easily replace sugar in tea or coffee, thus avoiding the harmful effects of white sugar. It is also a very good addition to smoothies. However, honey remains a type of sugar and may increase blood sugar levels. It is also used as a home remedy to soothe burns or wounds.
2. You'll sleep better
Honey promotes the release of melatonin, the hormone needed to recover the body during sleep. Eating honey before bedtime can help improve the quality of sleep.
3. 3. You'll learn faster
Honey is known to improve brain function. It can prevent neuroinflammation, reduce oxidative stress and improve memory and learning ability.
4. You'll be more relaxed
Honey helps to soothe nervous tension and relieve fatigue. The nutrients it contains, such as calcium, magnesium and antioxidants, can improve mood and mental health.
5. It soothes sore throat and cough
Honey is known to relieve sore throat and can be effective against colds and coughs. Its antibacterial and nutritional properties make it an ally in case of disease.
6. Improve your gut health
Raw honey is an excellent prebiotic, nourishing good bacteria and facilitating digestion. It may also help to relieve acid reflux or GERD.
7. It lowers bad cholesterol
Studies have shown that daily consumption of honey can reduce total cholesterol and bad cholesterol (LDL), while increasing good cholesterol (HDL).
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