Friday, October 17, 2014

Series: Let Food be Thy Medicine and Medicine be Thy Food

Topic: Honey

Honey is a natural elixir created by wonderful little creatures. It has excellent medicinal properties that acts as an antimicrobial and antioxidant. Below are some of the health benefits of honey and reasons why this amazingly sweet hygroscopic substance is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.

*Acts as a tranquilizer and sedative
*Heals wounds
*Fights allergies
*Increases energy
*Helps with digestion and
*Helps prevent ulcers

Keeping in mind that honey is naturally sweet and can raise blood sugar; it also has 64 calories in 1 tablespoon. Therefore, moderation is important when it comes to the amount used. One tablespoon of honey has 17 grams of carbohydrates which is equal to 1 serving of carbohydrate (15 grams); very important if you are diabetic. The bottom line, honey is amazing and fits very nicely into a healthy eating plan. Remember, Eat Well, Be FIT with 1FITRD. Stay tuned for more in this series. 


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