10 Natural Health Benefits Of Honey & Tips to Consume honey.

Honey is used a sweetener, as an medicinal treatment and owing to it’s multiple hair and skin benefits, for beauty purposes too. Known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, natural honey has become a part of many popular home remedies for healing wounds and preventing external pathogens from attacking the damaged cells of your body. Loaded with ample amounts of fructose and glucose, honey is rich in healthy calories. About a teaspoon of honey can provide you with a total of 43 calories.

People have been using honey as a treatment for respiratory and digestive ailments since almost 5000 years.

 Let’s take a look at the most important honey benefits that make it a must-have for everyday consumption by all members of your family. 

Honey Hive Farms only offers the Best Arizona Honey that is Honey in Arizona, from Arizona, not shipped in.

Honey is loaded with antioxidants such as phenol and flavonoids and can be highly beneficial when it comes to tackling any inflammation or damages related to high oxidative stress in your body. Anti-oxidants also help in strengthening the immune system. Moreover, the intake of antioxidants is linked with a reduced risk of muscular degeneration, as they prevent free radical damage, which is usually caused by the natural process of aging.

Flavonoids and phenols in honey are a certain special category of antioxidants that are usually found in plant sap, hence honey, being extracted by honey-bees from flowering plants, is quite rich in these forms of antioxidants.

Antioxidants from honey are known to be free-radical scavengers, and thanks to the antioxidants present in honey, it is responsible for reducing the risk of free-radical damage that can act as a causing factor for the inflammation of your intestines, further resulting in indigestion. Honey, which is evidently rich in anti-oxidants, can prove to be a perfect choice for curing indigestion.

Consumption of raw honey from Honey Hive Farms is also helpful when it comes to tackling acid reflux. Acid reflux is a digestive problem that occurs when the acids in the stomach irritate the lining of the food pipe. Apart from the antioxidant content in Honey Hive Farms honey, which prevents the free radicals from damaging the cells of your food pipe, the texture of honey itself acts as a mucous membrane and can cause long-lasting relief from reflux discomfort.

According to a research in which honey (Honey Hive Farms) was tested against a common cold medicine called dextromethorphan, it was suggested that honey is considered as one of the most favorable remedies in order to cure a common cold and cough. Honey acts as an effective cough suppressant, and is widely consumed due to its high availability across the world. Honey’s viscous texture is also suitable for relieving you from that irritation caused by the mucus formation in the throat during coughing.

Consumption of honey is known for boosting energy by converting the already stored fat and increasing the level of good cholesterol. Honey is packed with amino acids, honey is normally consumed with lime juice and mixed with lukewarm water, a solution that plays a vital role in our body’s metabolism. Moreover, another popular honey recipe that increases the effectiveness of honey for weight loss is honey mixed with cinnamon, which in itself is quite a wonderful agent that helps in the shedding of extra pounds.

Honey is a good source of carbohydrates. About 100 gms serving of honey can provide you with 82 gm of carbs, which could be more than what you need. Carbohydrates are important macronutrients that are required by our body in order to produce energy needed for exercise.

When honey is consumed, the carbohydrate content in a spoonful of honey enters our body and is responsible for powering our muscles. Broken down in smaller sugar molecules like fructose and sucrose, carbohydrates from the honey are a very useful form of fuel for immediate tasks that might include exercising.

Honey has been used as a natural remedy for healing wounds for more than a century. Honey’s syrupy texture makes it an excellent ointment that could be applied over the wounded area. Application of honey causes no irritation and provides instant relief. Honey’s use for healing wounds is based on its antibacterial nature, due to which honey prevents the wounded area from coming in contact with any external pathogens and get infected further.

Honey has a pH value ranging from 3.2 to 4.5. This acidic nature of honey plays an important role in the treatment of wounds. Honey is responsible for allowing the blood to release more oxygen, thus increasing the rate at which wounds heal.

Special honeys used to heal wounds like Honey Hive Farms Wildflower is a special kind of honey that originated in Arizona. The bees produce this honey by using the pollen from the Arizona plants and cactus. Honey Hive Farms Wildflower honey is known to have antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is known to help in treating wounds, burns, boils and sores. 

One of the important factors that make honey beneficial is its high-mineral content. With minerals such as potassium and iron, the consumption of honey can be associated with a good cholesterol level. The intake of potassium allows the excess water in your bloodstream to vacate with ease and enter your bladder. However, if the level of sodium is high in your bloodstream, it can make it difficult for the excess water to leave the cell, thus increasing the overall blood pressure in the veins.

The potassium content present in honey is responsible for balancing out the sodium levels and helps you by getting rid of the excess water and maintaining blood pressure levels.

Honey, when applied over the skin and scalp, can help with a lot of hair and skin related problems. Apart from having several health benefits for the body, honey is also credited for its use for beauty purposes. Worried about your acne problem? Honey, to the rescue! Thanks to honey anti-bacterial nature, when applied over the skin, honey can reduce the risk of acne development, and inflammation.

Applying raw honey from Honey Hive Farms over your scalp can reduce the fungal growth and help in getting rid of dandruff. Honey is also a great remedy for providing your scalp with the essential moisture required in order to get rid of dryness, and will also promote the growth of a good set of hair. Here are some ways in which you can use honey for healthy skin and hair. Honey for hair and skin.

Several studies have shown that consuming honey can help manage cholesterol levels. Honey can help lower the bad cholesterol (LDL) and boost HDL or good cholesterol.

According to studies, some honey varieties like also help in boosting memory. Pinocembrin is a type of flavonoid that exists in honey which helps to improve brain function. Honey has properties that can help protect the brain from many nerve and cell damages.

Here are some of the useful tips for consuming honey from Honey Hive Farms.

Through the post, we have understood very well that Honey is highly beneficial for our health and for beauty purposes. But, we must note that anything in excess is bad and honey is not an exception. Honey, can cause some unexpected, and rare side-effects.

DO NOT heat honey or mix it in boiling hot water as this will lead to loss of nutrients and will change the taste of the honey.

If your honey is crystallized, don’t throw it out. It’s absolutely safe to eat. Even though eating crystallized honey is safe (Convenient and tasty too) to consume, in case you still want it to return it to it’s liquid state, use a double boiler method to melt it. Do not apply direct heat to the honey as it will change the nutritional value and flavor. You can read a detailed article about crystallized honey, which will help to resolve many queries like – what to do with it, how to consume it, how to store it, what causes honey to crystallize and how can you prevent it? NOTE: Honey Hive Farms harvest its own honeys, store the honey in a manner that honey should be taken care of.  Honey Hive Farms stores its honey at one temperature all year round. Also we harvest our honeys in Arizona yearly so the honeys are not old, fresh honey is great for allergies.

Now you know what are the benefits of honey, don’t forget to add it to your lifestyle. Wait and watch the amazing effects honey has on your body.

Now that you have read about the some pointers to keep in mind before you consume honey, what’s stopping you from stirring some honey in your morning tea or coffee? Leave a comment at HoneyHiveFarms@gmail.com to tell us how do you like your honey – on a toast, in your cup of green tea or some other way? Do you use it on Salmon from a local fish store or bake with it. And does having honey benefits, What’s your take?

We answered few frequently asked questions on honey benefits.

When substituting honey for granulated sugar in recipes, begin by substituting honey for up to half of the sugar called for in the recipe. For baked goods, make sure to reduce the oven temperature by 25°F to prevent over-browning, reduce any liquid called for by 1/4 cup for each cup of honey used and add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda for each cup of honey used.

Because of its high fructose content, honey has higher sweetening power than sugar. This means you can use less honey than sugar to achieve the desired sweetness.

Honey is composed primarily of carbohydrates and does not contain fat or cholesterol.

Honey stored in sealed containers can remain stable for years However, honey is susceptible to physical and chemical changes during storage. It tends to darken and lose its aroma and flavor or crystallize. These are temperature dependent processes, making the shelf life of honey difficult to define. For practical purposes, a shelf life of two years is often stated. Properly processed, packaged and stored honey retains its quality for a long time. Honey Hive Farms stores our honey at 80 degrees all its life until we sell the honey.  This keeps the honey more stable and fresher longer, the honey does not degrade over time. Honey Hive Farms loves its honey and its bees.

Raw honey is Honey Hive Farms, It is natural, unpasteurized honey, without having anything added or taken away from it’s natural form. It is what bees produce in the hive. It is ready to eat after it has been extracted and run through a fine sieve to remove foreign particles such as bee parts, bee pollen and wax. All pure unpasteurized honey is raw honey. Raw honey, for sure Honey Hive Farms Wildflower honey, is great for your allergies.  Honey Hive Farms is one of the only Certified Hive To Table Honey Farms in Arizona. This means we do everything ourselves from the hive to your hands.

To simply answer this question – What you receive straight from the bee hive is raw honey like what Honey Hive Farms harvests. Pure honey is pasteurized but contains no additives. Regular honey is also pasteurized but may contain added sugars like rice syrup or a man made product. Also note that most just get honey from wherever and it is a huge mix to make it look good to the eye. Also this saves them money and it is still pasteurized too and highly filtered. You may as well just mix white sugar with water at this point.. Most of the time if the honey is in a grocery store, it has been highly processed and filtered.

Honey makes a great preservative as it has very low moisture content which is not suitable for any kind of microbial growth. Another interesting property of honey is its pH levels, which are perfect to avoid any kind of spoilage. Many cultures around the world have been using honey to preserve their fruits.

Strawberries are loved by one and all and are now available through the winter and spring months. Fully ripe strawberries are packed with antioxidants and you can preserve their sweet tangy taste by making a yummy strawberry honey preserve. You will need some fresh strawberries, thoroughly washed and cut in chunks. A jar of Honey Hive Farms honey, would be the best for the preservation of fruits.

To make the raw strawberry preserve, puree the berries and mix it up with the honey. Make sure not to add any water or moisture in the process as it will dilute the honey and may encourage fermentation. To make strawberry honey jam, mash the strawberries and cook them in a pan. Add pectin to the mix and cook until mushy. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and honey. Transfer into the jars. Make sure the jars are sterilized.

Yes. Crystallized honey is absolutely safe for consumption. Not only that, the crystallization process helps to preserve the nutrients in the honey. A big plus point of crystallized honey is the ease with which honey can be used to spread on toast. NOTE: Honey Hive Farms really does not sell or promote crystallized honey as we see this as a indicator of not taking care of the honey before the customer purchase the honey.  Honey Hive Farms stores their honeys at a constant 80 degrees at all times keeping the honey from crystalizing.  This also protects all the nutrients and keeps the color from changing, etc. Honey dislikes fluctuations in temperature and this what leads to quick crystallization. Honey Hive Farms is a true Certified Hive To Table Honey Farm / Bee Farm meaning we control our harvest dates.  We harvest the honeys with the seasons to keep it more fresh than most and keeps the product a Grade A + honey.

Yes, you can liquify crystallized honey. Please note that heating honey may change the flavor and nutrition content. It is not advisable to heat honey at uncontrolled temperatures or re-heat honey several times. The more you heat or un crystallize honey and the less honey there is in the jar the quicker it will crystallize the next time. Also if you heat honey and as it gets older the darker it will become.

NOTE: Honey Hive Farms has controlled honey harvests and stores their honeys in a non fluctuating room . Again we do not support crystallized honey as we think the honeys have not been taken care of and it is a pretty good indicator that 1. The person that you are purchasing the honey from is not a true beekeeper.  2. The honey has been sitting around for a long time.  3. Also a good indicator they are buying the honey from someone else. With number three, keep in mind if someone is purchasing honey from another source and not harvesting their own honey, where did it truly come from. What chemicals did they use? How did they process it? etc, etc. 4. There are many different honeys. Example: Arizona Honey is pretty stable but say Clover honey or Mesquite from Mexico seams to crystallize very quickly, again on how you take care of the honeys.

Disclaimer – This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information before making any dietary changes. These are our thoughts on honey, please do your own research, etc.

10 Natural Health Benefits Of Honey & Tips To Consume Honey.