Honey is a sweet, viscous food substance made by honey bees and some related insects, such as stingless bees. Bees produce honey from the sugary secretions of plants or from secretions of other insects, by regurgitation, enzymatic activity, and water evaporation.
Honey has been used for both food and medicine.
It’s very high in beneficial plant compounds and offers several health benefits. Honey is particularly healthy when used instead of refined sugar, which is 100% empty calories.
Calories
A calorie is a unit of energy. In nutrition, calories refer to the energy people get from the food and drink they consume, and the energy they use in physical activity.
Surprising Health Benefits of Honey
Nutritionally, 1 tablespoon of honey (21 grams) contains 64 calories and 17 grams of sugar, including fructose, glucose, maltose and sucrose.
It contains virtually no fiber, fat or protein.
It can also increase blood sugar levels — just not as much as, While honey may be slightly better than refined sugar for people with diabetes, it should still be consumed with caution.
It can reduce several risk factors for heart disease common in people with type 2 diabetes.
For example, it may lower “bad” LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and inflammation while raising “good” HDL cholesterol.
Honey Also Helps Improve Cholesterol.
Honey Can Lower Triglycerides.
The Antioxidants in It Are Linked to Other Beneficial Effects on Heart Health.
When applied to the skin, honey can be part of
an effective treatment plan for burns, wounds and many other skin conditions.
It is particularly effective for diabetic foot ulcers.
One tablespoon of honey contains:
Calories: 64.
Protein: 0 grams.
Fat: 0 grams.
Carbohydrates: 17 grams.
Fiber: 0 grams.
Sugar: 17 grams.
Honey contains some vitamins and minerals in trace quantities, including small amounts of:
Zinc : Iron is a mineralIt’s essential for healthy skin, fighting off germs, sexual health for men, and other things. Most of us get enough, but you may not if you don’t eat meat or drink too much alcohol.
Iron : Iron is a mineral
Potassium : Potassium is a chemical element with the symbol K and atomic number 19.