Honey, the best of sugars

The bees that pollinate our flowers are essential for our ecosystems and also produce one of the most complete foods. Bee honey is a product that man has benefited from for more than 10,000 years, in fact the Egyptians already began to practice beekeeping to obtain honey, and today it is the favorite sweet of many Spaniards. Honey has approximately 80% natural sugars that come from the nectar of flowers and 18% water, the rest is made up of more than 180 beneficial substances that have been found in its composition.

Honey, apart from being a food that is fundamentally energetic, has some medicinal properties, the most advantageous or main ones are for the skin, since they are nutrients and beneficial for it, therefore it has many advantages for people who have dry skin like this as for wrinkles. For centuries it has been used to heal wounds.

Honey is also one of the best allies of our respiratory system, its regular consumption prevents us from colds. In addition to giving us energy, it benefits our digestive system. Honey is also used for constipation, stimulates the activity of the liver and has an important detoxifying effect. It is a central nervous system tonic so it can be used for insomnia, anxiety and stress situations.

Mainly honey is best taken first thing in the morning, at breakfast, although it can be taken at any time, since it is a food with a high energy value.

Since time immemorial honey has been part of our Mediterranean diet, today thousands of dishes can be seasoned with the fruit of bees. This sweet food is a true delicacy for almost all mouths.

Its consumption is highly recommended for athletes, because its nutrients are quickly used by the body. And as an important nutrient, it also makes the muscles that need to work harder give you plenty of energy, both those that need extra input and those that are malfunctioning.

With 30% fewer calories, experts consider that honey is the best substitute for sugar, in fact it is widely used by singers and actors to clarify the voice. Replacing sugar with honey prevents the loss of calcium caused by the consumption of sugar. Sugar only provides sugar while honey provides other nutrients such as vitamins and a series of beneficial substances for the body.

Considered in Egypt as the nectar of the gods, by the Greeks as a formula for longevity and by the Arabs as a remedy for all diseases, honey is undoubtedly the best ally in our diet to ensure the best quality of life.