Thenarasu Honey
Honey is a sweet syrupy substance produced by honeybees from the nectar of flowers and used by humans as a sweetener and a spread. Honey is comprised of 17-20% water, 76-80% glucose, and fructose, pollen, wax, and mineral salts. Its composition and color is dependent upon the type of flower that supplies the nectar. For example, alfalfa and clover produce a white honey, heather a reddish-brown, lavender an amber hue, and acacia and sainfoin a straw color.
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.
- High-Quality Honey Is Rich in Antioxidants
- Honey Is "Less Bad" Than Sugar for Diabetics
- The Antioxidants in It Can Help Lower Blood Pressure
- Honey Also Helps Improve Cholesterol
- Honey Can Lower Triglycerides
- The Antioxidants in It are Linked to Other Beneficial Effects on Heart Health
- Honey Promotes Burn and Wound Healing
- Honey Can Help Suppress Coughs in Children
- It's Delicious, But Still High in Calories and Sugar