Avocado blossom honey
Since ancient times, cultures such as the Egyptians have incorporated honey into the most diverse health activities. Since then, the use of honey as an antibiotic or as a medicinal food has been so popular in several countries that it has even survived to this day.
It is rich in antioxidants
A fact: dark honey is better. This is because it concentrates a greater amount of antioxidant elements. These include:
Flavonoids.
Phenols.
Enzymes.
Similar organic acids.
Scientists believe that the mixture of these elements generates the antioxidants in honey, which are capable of reducing the risk of heart attacks, strokes and even some types of cancer.
It is better than sugar for diabetics. There is mixed evidence regarding the use of honey for diabetics. While it can help in some aspects, such as reducing bad cholesterol or triglycerides, honey still contains enough glucose to raise blood sugar.
Despite the latter, honey is still “less bad” than sugar, and its use, in regular consumption, is more advisable for diabetics.
Its antioxidants help lower blood pressure. Different studies carried out on rats and humans have shown that honey lowers blood pressure. However, its results in this regard are quite modest, and other sources of antioxidants such as regular exercise should not be neglected.
It helps reduce bad LDL or “bad” cholesterol, which is a great risk for the cardiac system. Several studies have shown significant results in this regard, ensuring that honey not only reduces bad cholesterol, but also increases the level of HDL or good cholesterol.
It helps heal burns and injuries. A review of several studies on the use of honey in cases of burns and injuries revealed that honey can help recover tissue in these cases:
Heal burns and partial skin injuries, which are usually left by surgery.
Treatments for diabetic foot ulcers, even in serious cases that can lead to amputation.
General injury recovery.
Other skin lesions such as hemorrhoids, herpes or psoriasis.
Research suggests that these powers arise from the mixture of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory components, as well as its nourishing effects on the skin.
