Humble Honey turns out to be a powerful remedy with a combination

Article written by,

Ms. Mayuri, Dietitian, Fortis Hospital, Vadapalani

Nature gave us many wonderful gifts in the form of food, one such thing is honey. Honey has excellent medicinal properties which is a preventive remedy for many diseases.  Honey is known for its nutritive and therapeutic values. Honey is commonly referred to as stomach’s friend as pure honey contains 70 types of vitamins and countless nutrients naturally.

With the rainy seasons doing its rounds, it is more common to get infected with infections like flu and fever. Slightest change in weather condition is enough for a bunch of adults and kids falling sick all at the same time. While the science has developed high enough to contain and cure many diseases, it is always best to use the available natural remedies to increase immunity and get prevented from such seasonal infections.

The combination of these foods does many wonders in our body, for example, turmeric, pepper, cumin, and many others. Antioxidants along with antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties helps to treat and prevent infections. When these foods combined with honey the benefits will be doubled as the honey have a special property to fight infections without creating resistant bacteria. Hence it is perceived to be more powerful than any other conventional antibiotics.

Ms. Mayuri – Nutritionist, from Fortis Hospital, Vadapalani, elaborates the health benefits of honey and its few combinations.

Turmeric and honey

Indian spices are used as powerful medicine to cure several ailments. Their combination gives many medicinal values. Turmeric and honey mixture is one such thing. The mixture contains certain amount of polyphenol, vitamin, and minerals. This combination has more than 150 treatment benefits, including various types of inflammatory disorders and cancers. Vitamin C and E present in it help to destroy harmful elements in the body. They also help destroy elements that cause premature aging. Turmeric and honey combination is also used against digestive, liver, and bacterial disorders. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a good remedy for patients suffering from diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and joint pain. It is good for brain health and reduces the risk of dementia.

It is proven that honey mixed and consumed with 2 drops of lemon and 1 tablespoon of turmeric acts as an excellent filter to get rid of allergy, flu or cold.

Tender coconut & Honey

Mixture of tender coconut and honey and consuming this every morning before breakfast naturally helps in preventing number of ailments. From preventing of premature aging to boosting immunity, this acts even as a shield from getting kidney stones and diabetes. The coconut water and honey mixture can improve digestive system. The fiber present also helps to relieve constipation.

Honey and cumin water benefits

Many of us used to drink water boiled with cumin on daily basis because of its medicinal properties. The combination of cumin water mixed with honey is a good remedy for modern diseases including high blood pressure and constipation. Taking the combination daily improves digestion, maintains iron and minerals, treat respiratory tract issues and overall, it helps to improve general health. Cumin is a powerful anticarcinogen plant and prevents the growth of cancer cells. For cancer, cumin water mixed with honey is an enemy.

Dry fruits soaked with honey

Dry fruits contain many nutrients that our body needs. Dry fruits are considered as healthy snacks as it contains minerals, fiber, vitamins, proteins, and essential oils. Honey helps boost your immune system. That is why it is advised to soak almonds, raisins in honey and take them. These dried nuts are rich in antioxidants. So just soak a handful of dried raisins, almonds, cashews, and Brazil nuts in honey and eat them. It boosts your immune system and helps ward off diseases. Honey with roasted almonds and walnut is a good resource to boost immunity among children.  Dry fruits with honey are also good for reducing bad cholesterol and managing your weight. Drink a glass of milk, dry fruits, and honey to keep you energized throughout the day and improve your memory.

Fruit juices with honey

By taking fruit juices with sugar, we are wasting the complete nutrients that we get through that juice. Instead, if we take juice mixed with honey, we will get the full benefits of both fruit and honey. It also gives good energy to the body. Be it pomegranate or orange or fresh lime or amla or any fresh juice, drink with honey mix instead of white sugar. The nutrients of the fruit and honey will give double the benefits to the body with its own properties.

More with honey

• Fish, one of the best foods that is rich in high quality proteins, when mixed with honey, salt, black pepper, and mustard brings a unique taste of freshness of fish.
• Honey is used to cure gastrointestinal problems like gastritis, stomach & duodenal ulcers
• Consuming honey helps in wound healing as it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects
• Mix lemon juice with warm water and honey to help with diseases like vomiting, nausea, cold and headache.
• Amla or Indian gooseberry with honey is one best combination in cleaning hepatotoxic agents for better liver function. It can be a tasty treat to everyone, from children to grandparents.
• Honey is a good substitute for white and processed sugar. Honey can be used in lemon tea where it decreases the toxins and rejuvenates the skin. Without using artificial sweetness, honey can be used as super filler in coffee and tea.

Honey Precautions

• Though honey has many medicinal properties, use it sparingly i.e. do not consume in excess. If not, it can lead to weight gain and diabetes.
• It is advisable to consult with the doctor for those suffering from gallbladder issues, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, and those under blood thinner and heart ailment medications before choosing to take honey.
• You may miss the natural benefits of honey If you mix the honey with boiling milk.
• Honey is strongly not prescribed for babies under the age of one as it may lead to a sickness called infant botulism.
• Honey should not be heated or mixed with hot feeds

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