The value of honey has been estimated since the ancient times:
(In the book of life of ancient Indians it is stated that life is prolonged with the daily consumption of milk and honey. Nectar was the food of the immortal Olympian gods. With Honey Zeus was raised by the nymph Melissa.
Hippocrates recommended honey for the treatment of many diseases, same as Aristotle who believed that honey prolongs life.
Nutritional value
The sugar content of honey is absorbed immediately, so the honey is a quick source of energy for athletes, children, pregnant women, sick people or any feeble body.
Honey has been known for its mineral nutrients, which play an important role in metabolism and nutrition, are basic components of human bones and cells, are involved in many enzyme systems and, finally, adjust the acidity of the stomach. The concentration of vitamins in honey is not enough for our daily needs, but helps in the absorption of sugar.
Honey has antiseptic properties, is a stimulant, it increases the rate of heart function, reduces stomach ulcer problem, and generally contributes to the smooth functioning of the human body. The consumption of honey helps in faster recovery of health in cases of anemia due to its iron content. Honey significantly helps in faster metabolism of alcohol so it absolves faster than the drunk.
Honey is high in choline, which helps people that do sedentary work and suffer from constipation. Honey has antimicrobial properties against the growth of bacteria and other pathogens. It is useful for healing, cleaning and disinfecting wounds.
Prefer Greek honey, it is excellent, more concentrated and has many more nutrients.It is also not as dilute as other honeys and has not been through industrial processing.
