THE POWER OF HONEY

• Honey is mentioned in the bible several times. The phrase “milk and honey” was used at least 21 different places to describe the fertility and prosperity of the Promised Land, in contrast to the desert, which did not flow with water, milk, or honey. Honey is one of the Bible’s good-for-you healing foods. Here are some interesting biblical references to honey—and what they may mean. These were gleaned from a variety of sources, all leading to the Bible:

#Honey as in the Land of Milk and Honey

• “Go up to the land flowing with milk and honey. But I will not go with you, because you are a stiff-necked people and I might destroy you.” (Exodus 33:3, New International Version)

• “If the LORD is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us.” (Numbers 14:8)

#Honey, a Healing Gift

•Not only will you find passages of the Holy Bible with references to the Promised Land, but in Genesis 43:11 Jacob sends honey as a gift to Joseph, the governor of Egypt. And in 1 Kings 14:3 Jeroboam requests his spouse to give the gift of honey to the prophet Ahijah with promise of its healing powers for their son who was allegedly blind.

#Honey, the Symbol of Good Health

• “Now the men of Israel were in distress that day, because Saul had bound the people under an oath, saying, Cursed be any man who eats food before evening comes, before I have avenged myself on my enemies! So none of the troops tasted food. The entire army entered the woods, and there was honey on the ground. When they went into the woods, they saw honey oozing out, yet no one put his hand to his mouth, because they feared the oath. But Jonathan had not heard that his father had bound the people with the oath, so he reaches out the end of the staff that was in his hand and dipped it into the

honeycomb. He raised his hand to his mouth, and his eyes brightened” (1 Samuel 14:24–27).

HOW HONEY WORKS:

Honey can work to burn fat, fueling up your liver before bed with 1 or 2 tablespoons of honey will optimize fat-burning potential.

“During sleep, our body uses fat for energy during rest and recovery. For this to occur, our liver must be adequately stocked with fuel reserves to get through the eight-hour fast.” Honey may be your best friend forever to fight fat.

Other Ways That Honey Promotes Weight Loss

When following a fasting diet, taking honey helps to get past the cravings and hunger. The calories are fully utilized by the body and do not accumulate as fats. It helps to feel fuller for longer periods because of the stable and long-term release of energy from honey.

One latest theory links honey to weight loss through the hibernation diet. Part of this diet is taking 1-2 tablespoons of honey before going to bed at night. The belief is that honey and sleep are potent mix to stimulate fat burning during sleep. This is also believed to stimulate the liver. By doing so, the body is able to utilize sugars and nutrients more effectively. The energy is better utilized, which means few get to be stored as fats. This also helps to detoxify the body more effectively.

Toxins in the blood and in the cells promote more fat accumulation. Fat acts as a protective layer around the organs against toxins that can damage them. That means as toxins build up in the body, so will the fats. By removing the toxins, the body can start breaking down the fatty layers because there is no longer any need for their protective function.

Honey taken at night for the hibernation diet is also believed to reduce the stress hormones circulating in the body. Stress is also one factor that promotes fat accumulation. Stress causes oxidative stress. That is, it promotes the production and accumulation of free radicals. These substances can damage the cells. By reducing stress hormones, formation of free radicals is kept at a minimum. This way, it is possible to control fat accumulation.

HOW TO USE HONEY FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Weight loss can be stimulated by taking honey with a glass of lemon juice. This mix is known to be an effective treatment against cellulitis. It increases the metabolic rate, which in turn increases the rate of fat burning.

Honey and cinnamon is also another potent mix believed to accelerate weight loss naturally. Cinnamon is known to increase metabolic rates. To use, mix cinnamon to one cup boiling water. Mix these thoroughly, cover and set it aside for 30 minutes. Strain the mixture and add 1 teaspoon of honey. Mix and drink on an empty stomach, about 30 minutes before breakfast.

Honey is also a good way to stave of hunger effectively and safely. A lot of people who wish to lose weight think that they can do so more quickly when they do not eat. In fact, not eating or letting the body starve contributes to fat accumulation. When the body starves, its natural reaction is to store as much energy as it can to protect itself. It hoards energy and minimizes fat burning.

This is why some dieters find it difficult to lose any weight despite not eating and engaging in intense exercising.

One safe way to avoid starvation and still prevent adding more calories that can be turned into fat is by eating honey. Eat a tablespoon of honey when hunger strikes. The calories will prevent a starvation signal. Also, these same calories will be used by the body to burn the fats and eventually achieve weight loss.

Also, nutrition is very important when losing weight. Honey contains a lot of nutrients that the body can use to bring balance as the body sheds off the pound.

HONEY FOR HEALTH

Honey is one of nature’s cure all. Its numerous nutrients and compounds, as well as enzymes have several health benefits. Some varieties can even treat various ailm.

#Rich In Hygroscopic Properties

The hygroscopic property allows honey to absorb moisture when they are exposed to air. This property is especially helpful when managing dry skin and speeding up wound healing. Moist skin is able to regenerate and heal itself faster. This same characteristic also helps in retaining moisture.

#Contains Antibacterial Properties

In recent years, there is a renewed interest in honey’s natural antibacterial properties. Synthetic antibiotics are becoming less and less effective against the multitude of bacteria appearing fast.

One antibacterial component in honey is an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide. This enzyme is called glucose oxidase. This is considered as the main reason behind honey’s potent antibacterial properties. When hydrogen peroxide is produced, it seeks to destroy the bacterial membrane, eventually killing them.

Honey is effective against harmful bacteria commonly found in food. Clinical studies have found that using medical grade or therapeutic grade honey kills common food-borne pathogens such as Salmonella and E.coli. This means that by adding honey to food, any residual pathogens that may be present are effectively killed.

Also, clinical studies also show that honey is also effective against antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria. These studies found that honey can effectively kill and treat nonsocial infections caused by Pseudomonas aeroginosa, and MRSA

(methycillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureaus). These infections are difficult to treat and require the use of very strong antibiotics with harmful side effects.

#Has Antioxidant Properties

Honey has potent antioxidant properties. Studies found that darker colored honey contains more antioxidants than lighter-colored ones. One example is buckwheat honey, which has significantly more antioxidants than most other light-colored varieties. Antioxidants get rid of the free radicals in the body. Note that these compounds also support new tissue growth. This enhanced cellular turnover promotes faster wound healing, better and younger-looking skin, and faster healing of other damaged tissues. elsewhere in the body.

#Nutrient Rich

Honey is abundant in minerals and other nutrients such as protein and carbohydrates, which the body can use for health.