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Eat pure honey to fight cancer! 8 major benefits at a glance
Honey plays an important role in natural remedies. Scientific evidence shows that honey has 8 major benefits, including: obesity prevention, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, prevention of diabetes, heart disease and cancer, and can also promote sleep, the anti-cough effect is equivalent to that of cough syrup, the premise must be pure honey.
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8 scientifically proven benefits of honey
❶ Healthy weight management
Reduce excess calorie intake by activating appetite-suppressing hormones. A study from San Diego State University found that replacing sugar with honey prevented unwanted weight gain and also lowered blood sugar.
Compared with sugar, honey does not increase triglycerides, and honey can activate hormones that suppress appetite. In a double-blind randomized study, appetite hormones and glycemic responses were measured in 14 healthy non-obese women after eating a breakfast containing honey or sugar, respectively. Give up, choose honey, but the amount should still be controlled.
❷ Has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal effects
The use of honey as an antibacterial agent has been known since ancient times. Generally speaking, single-flower honey has greater antibacterial effect than multi-flower honey, which is mainly due to the characteristics of low water activity, high osmotic pressure, low pH value and low protein content, which prevent the growth of bacteria.
In addition, honey also has antibacterial activity. As for the antibacterial aspect of honey, for example, it can fight against gastric Helicobacter pylori that causes peptic ulcer, gastric cancer, and chronic gastritis. The antibacterial activity of honey has been confirmed in vitro. Helicobacter pylori was isolated from patients with gastric diseases, and the antibacterial activity of different types of honey was evaluated, and all examined honeys had high antibacterial activity with obvious therapeutic potential.
❸ Antioxidant properties
Raw honey contains polyphenols that boost antioxidant capacity in the body, block free radicals and boost the immune system, which have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. One study fed 25 subjects about 4 tablespoons of honey daily for 29 days in addition to their regular diet. The researchers found that ingestion of honey and blood, the value of disease-fighting polyphenols significantly increased.
Honey contains disease-fighting, antioxidant flavonoids including pinus, pinesin, and chrysin. Pinustin supports enzymatic activity, and many studies have shown that pinuskin can induce apoptosis in many types of cancer cells. Laboratory studies have shown that chrysin can increase the male hormone testosterone and improve bodybuilding performance but human experiments indicating these effects are unclear.
❹Anticancer effects
Most of the research on honey for cancer prevention is in vitro. Honey plays a role in initiating proliferation and progression in different stages of cancer. The antitumor effects of honey have been attributed to different mechanisms, such as induction of apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, modulation of oxidative stress, amelioration of inflammation, induction of mitochondrial outer membrane permeability and inhibition of angiogenesis. Honey can counteract the chronic inflammatory process that increases cancer risk.
❺High-quality natural energy
Raw honey contains natural sugars, minerals, vitamins, pollen and protein. Provides an easily absorbed energy source ideal for energizing mornings as well as pre- and post-workout energy. As an exercise fuel, honey has properties comparable to glucose and is the best pre- and post-exercise energy source.
❻ Sleep enhancer
Raw honey promotes good sleep quality in 2 ways. By consuming honey before bed, it replenishes the glycogen supply of the liver and prevents waking up from hunger in the middle of the night. Eating raw honey stimulates a small amount of insulin, which in turn stimulates the release of tryptophan in the brain; tryptophan is converted into serotonin and then into melatonin.
Melatonin also boosts immunity and helps rebuild tissue during rest periods. In contrast, poor sleep has been shown to be a risk factor for high blood pressure, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and arthritis. Since honey has been shown to be a natural sleep aid, it naturally reduces the risk of health problems.
❼Natural cough syrup
Raw honey has been shown to be as effective as cough syrup in treating coughs. There is growing scientific evidence that a single dose of honey can reduce mucus production and coughing. For cough, take 1/2 teaspoon to 2 teaspoons before going to bed, which is about 2.5~10c.c. of honey, which is the recommended dose in research and is suitable for anyone over 1 year old. It is not recommended to eat honey under 1 year old.
❽ The source of sweetness for diabetics
It is better for diabetics to consume raw honey than regular sugar. The combination of raw honey and cinnamon is especially beneficial for blood sugar management, as well as many other health problems such as gingivitis, acne.
Cinnamon can enhance insulin sensitivity to counteract the rise in blood sugar that honey makes, making honey and cinnamon a low GI food. Raw honey increases insulin and reduces high blood sugar. Diabetic patients can use raw honey and cinnamon together with good blood sugar control. Honey is limited to a maximum of 15c.c. a day. If the blood sugar exceeds 200, you should temporarily stop eating honey. Honey must be pure honey, and you want to eat honey as a daily habit. , please speak with your diabetes care team.
◎ This article comes from the nutrition classroom of teacher Xie Yifang, https://health.tvbs.com.tw/nutrition/332933
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