Honey

Honey

A natural product produced from flower nectar and pollen, as well as from tree sap such as fir, pine, oak, etc.

It is produced by bees (Apis mellifera, Family: Apidae).

It is the only natural product derived from insects and, in addition to its nutritional properties, it also has cosmetic and therapeutic properties.

It has been used by humans since ancient times, almost 5,500 years ago.

Although there is information that humans learned about honey 15,000 years ago.

At the end of the Paleolithic era, when he discovered the first colony in a rock crevice.

Most ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, Chinese, Egyptians, Romans, Mayans, and Babylonians, consumed honey for both nutritional purposes and for its medicinal properties.

Honey is a balanced food and is equally beneficial for men and women of all ages.

Honey has been used as a natural sweetener since ancient times, as it has a high fructose content (honey is 25% sweeter than sugar). It is suitable for men and women of all ages.

Honey was also the only sweetener available for thousands of years before the advent of sugar.

Beverages

The use of honey in beverages is also becoming increasingly popular.

Especially in beverages, when adding honey, the temperature should not exceed 45°C.

Heating destroys many of its beneficial components.

Today, there are studies and information on the use of honey as a natural supplement for the treatment of many diseases.

Evidence shows that honey has many beneficial effects on health, as it is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial.

It does not need to be refrigerated, its relatively low pH creates an environment that is inhospitable to microorganisms and bacteria, which is why it never spoils and only needs to be stored in a closed, airtight container at room temperature in a dry, dark place.

Specifically, it helps treat respiratory, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and nervous system disorders.

The photo shows the 8,000-year-old rock painting in the cave. Arana near Valencia, Spain.

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