Organic Raw Honey
Mmmm, I love organic raw honey. The first time I tried it, I ended up going through an entire 500 ml jar in a couple of days! It was that good. I'll never go back to regular honey again.
What Is Raw Honey?
Raw organic honey is honey that has not been heat treated (pasteurized) or processed. It is pure and unrefined so it still contains the beneficial enzymes.
Even though raw honey may be gently filtered to strain out impurities, it's possible that you'll still see some tiny pieces of pollen and beeswax in the honey.
Unlike processed honey, organic raw honey has a milky/creamy sort of appearance to it.
It's also perfectly normal for raw honey to crystallize over time because it hasn't been treated or processed.
Processed and pasteurized honey is no where close to being as good for you as raw honey is.
The problem with heat treating honey is that it destroys the beneficial enzymes, vitamins, and minerals, and phytonutrients.
Most commercial brands of honey that you'll find in the store have been heavily processed.
Nutrients In Organic Raw Honey
Along with enzymes and antioxidants, raw honey also contains these nutrients:
Vitamins: vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K
Minerals: calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, sulfur, phosphorus, iodine, iron, sodium, manganese
Trace minerals: chromium, boron, copper, lithium
Pretty amazing, isn't it? Click here to see how refined sugar compares.
"My son, eat thou honey; because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste." Proverbs 24:13
What Are The Health Benefits Of Raw Honey?
Organic raw honey is good for you in so many different ways. Here are just a few of the health benefits:
- It is easily digested and health promoting
- It increases your hemoglobin count
- It's useful in arthritic conditions
- It's useful for kidney and liver disorders
- It does not irritate the delicate membrane of your digestive tract. In fact, it helps to soothe and relieve gastric ulcers too, so it's soothing and antibacterial properties
- It helps your muscles recover much more quickly from fatigue and exhaustion
- Helps to calm your nerves
- Has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
- Acts as a gentle laxative
- Helps to relive fevers, coughs, and sore throats
- It's also great for your skin too - It helps to heal wounds and fight acne. Click here to learn how to use honey and cinnamon to get rid of pimples.
Dangers Of Raw Honey
You should never give honey (raw or regular) to any infant under 12 months. Here's why.
Raw honey and processed honey may contain botulism spores. It's rare for an adult to be affected by these spores. But the case is different for infants under 12 months.
At that tender age, the delicate gastrointestinal systems of babies are not fully developed. That makes it easier for the spores to germinate and start producing botulism toxin.
Botulism is a very serious form of food poisoning that can be fatal. It's better to err on the side of caution.
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