Honey

Honey is a sweet, viscous food substance made by honey bees and some other bees.  Bees produce honey from the sugary secretions of plants (floral nectar) or from secretions of other insects (such as honeydew), by regurgitation, enzymatic activity, and water evaporation. Honey bees store honey in wax structures called honeycombs, whereas stingless bees store honey in pots made of wax and resin. The variety of honey produced by honey bees is the best-known, due to its worldwide commercial production and human consumption.

Honey Nutrients & Benefits

Generally, one tablespoon of raw honey contains 64 calories and 17 grams of sugar. Raw honey also rich with: calcium, magnesium, manganese, niacin, pantothenic acid, phosphorous, potassium, riboflavin, and zinc. In addition, raw honey is a source of varying amounts of amino acids, enzymes, and other beneficial compounds. Raw honey contains an array of plant chemicals that act as antioxidants. Our honey contains as many antioxidants as fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants help to protect your body from cell damage due to free radicals. Honey is an old sore throat remedy that soothes the ache and can help with coughs. Add it to hot tea with lemon when a cold virus hits. Honey is sometimes used to treat digestive issues such as diarrhea.