In Honour Of Honey
This
naturally-produced substance does wonders for our health
“The bees are buzzing in
the tree, to make some honey just for me!” That’s Baloo from The Jungle Book,
singing about the substance that humans love as much as bears. Honey is a sweet
tasting gel-like substance that is fat-free, cholesterol-free and sodium-free,
but rich in calcium, iron, and magnesium. According to Ayurveda, honey is sweet
(madhura rasa) with an astringent-like end taste (aashaya anu rasa). It is dry
(ruksha), heavy (guru guna), and cold (sheeta). It aggravates vata, removes
kapha and normalises pitta.
USEFUL
PREPARATIONS
Honey with lemon water:
Boosts energy and metabolism
when had empty stomach in the morning. Honey with ginger water: A glass a day,
especially during pregnancy, prevents indigestion, nausea and heartburn.
Honey with black pepper:
Mix a pinch of pepper
powder with half a teaspoon of honey every morning to prevent cough and treat a
sore throat.
Honey with tulsi tea:
Reduces stress, supports
the immune system, aids digestion, and balances metabolism.
PRECAUTIONS
Heating can develop
bacteria and weakens its powerful enzymes. Avoid processed honey products.
PURITY
The best honey is
extracted from beehives and sieved using natural procedures. The honey is
adulterated if water becomes cloudy on adding half teaspoon of honey to it. It
is pure if the honey forms a thread and sinks. You can soak a cotton bud in
honey and light it to see if it burns smoothly, unlike adulterated honey.
HEALTH
BENEFITS
•
Aids weight loss
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Strengthens immune system
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Nourishes skin
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Boosts memory
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Prevents and relieves cough
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Heals wounds
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Prevents and helps control eczema
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shikha sharma
HTBR20JAN19
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