From time immemorial, honey has been used for its health benefits. The best part is it doesn’t get spoiled. Even Ayurveda recommends the use of this liquid gold in various ways. In such a scenario, it is essential that we discuss the ways of using honey to stay healthy and hearty.
Health benefits
The antioxidants in honey work for the benefit of a healthy heart. From heart disease prevention and keeping blood pressure in control to fighting bad fat, honey is good for your heart. Honey also works to keep your brain healthy by fighting memory issues, anxiety and any depression troubles. It has multi-nutrients like copper, and riboflavin that keep you fit.
The natural sugar content in honey is good for your health if it is in the right quantity. If suffering from cough and cold, honey is used to combat it and at times, with other natural ingredients. Honey can be used on your skin for general skincare, and help in healing wounds and cuts. You can call honey a superfood to solve all your troubles.
4 ways to use honey
Incorporate honey in your breakfast in simple ways like replacing sugar in milk, coffee, smoothies and tea, in oats as a sweetener, over your toast or pancakes, in warm water as an early morning energiser and so on. Your morning sugar rush is healthily managed.
A small amount of honey applied to your skin for a short while acts as a great moisturiser for dried skin. Mix it with natural ingredients that suit your skin and use it as a face pack for skincare. Apply a small amount of honey to heal your scars and wounds.
You can incorporate honey in healthy lunches and dinners like using it in salad dressings or glazing roasted dishes. You can even make healthy snacks like nutrition or granola bars by including honey in the ingredients instead of sugar.
If suffering from a cold and cough, a spoonful of honey is therapeutic. You can also add it to herbal tea, lemon water or warm water for better benefits. Mix honey with crushed ginger or clove and have a small dose from time to time to cure cough and cold.
Patanjali Foods is always aggressive in providing products suitable for your health from an Ayurvedic point of view. The Patanjali Organic Wild Honey (200 Gm and 4000 Gm) is one well-thought product for your health. It has a blend of honeydew honey and blossom honey and high purity parameters. Though it is not for diabetic people, others can use this organic honey for overall health benefits. Now stay healthy 24/7 with the benefits of honey.
