What is Honey?
Honey is a sweet, viscous food substance that is made by honey bees and some other bees. Honey is used as a natural supplement to improve the general health of the body. A& Shine Honey is available for purchase at Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy store in Lagos.
How is honey produced?
Honey bees and other types of bees produce honey from the sugary secretions of plants or secretions of other insects, by regurgitation, enzymatic activity, and water evaporation.
What are the benefits of taking A & Shine Honey?
• Honey acts as an anti-ageing health supplement
• It acts as a natural antibacterial agent. It contains the protein defensin-1, which has the ability to kill bacteria hence it is used as a topical against wounds.
• Honey contains vitamins B1, B3, pantothenic acid
• Honey is a good source of vitamin C
• Honey is also a good source of iron, potassium, and calcium which strengthens bones and muscles
• A&shine honey as no additives
• A&Shine honey is a pure natural honey
• Honey helps to reduce nighttime coughing and improves sleep quality in children with upper respiratory infections better than the cough medication dextromethorphan or no treatment.
• Honey is effective in the treatment of heartburn
What does Honey contain?
One tablespoon of honey is approximately 21 grams and it contains;
• 64 calories,
• 17.3 grams of carbohydrate (17.3 grams of sugar no fibre),
• 0 grams of fat
• 0 grams of protein.
How to incorporate A & Shine honey into your diet
• A& Shine honey can be used to sweeten salad dressings or marinades
• A&Shine honey can be incorporated into coffee or tea
• A &B honey can be drizzled on top of toast or pancakes
• It can be mixed into yoghurt, cereal, or oatmeal for a more natural sweetener
• A & Shine honey can be spread over whole grain toast and topped with peanut butter.
What is the Risk of consuming Honey?
• Honey is a form of sugar and it should be consumed moderately otherwise it will lead to a high sugar level in the blood.
• Honey may contain botulinum endospores that cause infant botulism. Botulism is a rare but serious type of food poisoning that can result in paralysis in infants hence Infants under the age of 1 year should not consume honey.
What time is the best to take honey?
The best time to take honey is in the morning as doctors recommend honey to be taken on an empty stomach early in the morning as it gives an instant increase in energy boost which is enough to counter an entire day. Also, while going to bed at night, a spoonful of honey not only gives a good night’s sleep but also helps in digestion and relaxation of mind and body.
Where to buy A&Shine Honey?
A&Shine honey can be purchased at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
