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Natural goodness
Honey is a natural sugar. It is the only sweetener that is natural and it contains all the ingredients our bodies need. In short, it is a super food. Read on to find out why.
Healthy opinion
Sugar is bad for us because it can upset our stomach and make us fat. But, because honey is natural, it can actually make an upset stomach better. It is sweeter than sugar too so you don't have to use as much of it. It can also help us fall asleep and burn fat. In fact, eating honey means that you can burn fat while you sleep.
Instant energy
Honey gives us an instant energy boost, too. Athletes use it when they train because it stops them getting tired after exercise. People who can't get going in the morning should have some honey on their toast instead of jam or another sugary spread to give them some added energy to start the day.
Natural doctor
When you are ill or hurt, maybe you should check you kitchen cupboard before calling the doctor. It can help a sore throat and stop coughing better than most medicines. Also, belive it or not, it can heal wound and burns and stop the itching of insect bites. Plus eating a little honey every day can actually stop you getting infections.
It's no wonder then that so many people use this gift from nature but remember a little goes a long way. Because of its sweetness you don't have to use very much to still get all that natural goodness.
- Honey comes from a non-human maker.
- Eating honey can help you stay in shape.
- Honey causes problems with sleep.
- Sportsman don't use honey.
- There aren't any medical uses for honey.
- You shouldn't eat too much honey.