subject: Beekeeper Honey and its Many benefits [print this page] For most people beekeeper honey is just a tasty byproduct of pollination of the many cultivated crops around the world. But in reality this natural sweetener we call honey has many many benefits to human beings as well. Beekeeping and honey production has been taking place for many thousands of years, but recent in-depth studies clearly show there are many benefits to the human body.
Honey is a great source of natural energy, full of carbohydrates. Each tablespoon of honey provides approximately 17 grams of carbohydrates and just 64 calories. Making honey an excellent fuel for the energy the human body needs. This all natural and delicious energy source is a perfect boost for athletes.
Honey, when taken prior to a workout or any other physical activity, is slowly released at a constant steady rate, making it an excellent athletic aid. The stored carbohydrates help maintain muscle glycogen, providing continual energy for any activity. Ingesting any form of carbohydrates while working out helps keep muscles nourished and delays fatigue. For excellent energy boost try adding some honey to your bottle of water to drink from during exercise.
Studies clearly show that eating accommodation of protein and carbohydrates immediately after exercising will decrease muscle soreness, and promote muscle recuperation. The combination of carbohydrates and proteins help promote optimal blood sugar concentrations immediately after training.
Another excellent use for all natural beekeeper honey is soothing a sore throat. Honey, taken straight by the spoonful is very soothing to a sore throat. Studies show that honey is a safe and effective alternative over the counter cough medications. Many people will tell you a small spoonful of honey taken before bedtime gave much better relief nighttime coughs that most over-the-counter cold medicines. One note of caution though is that honey should never be given to children under one year of age, it is perfectly safe for older children and adults.
I also has other nutritional value besides carbohydrates and contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals as well as amino acids. Providing an all-natural nutritious sweetener. In addition, also found that honey are small amounts of phenolic acids, and flavonoids, there are a form of antioxidants. And accidents are excellent at eliminating free radicals within your body. Studies have shown that while light-colored honeys very tasty, dark-colored honeys generally have higher level of antioxidants. And of course everyone's taste is different.
Beekeeper honey is a term that typically refers to all natural honey. Always check the label on the container before purchasing honey to ensure you're getting good quality all natural honey.
