Organic Honey and its Advantages
Posted by Karthik Guduru on June 3rd, 2015
There is a reason why we call our loved ones “Honey!”. They are naturally sweet and go well with our taste just like edible honey. Honey is used in countries all over the world from over 2,500 years. It is extensively used in food as a substitute for sugar, in traditional medicine making and in beauty products too.
Honey production has undergone significant changes from earlier times. And the contaminants present in today’s honey can pose health risks to its consumers. Everyone usually believes that the honey available in market is all natural. But the truth is that today’s honey comes with traces of pesticides and other chemical ingredients. When honey bees visit farms which are grown with pesticides, it carries back chemicals which are harmful to both bees and honey. Also, honey bees are treated with antibiotics for disease control making honey even more harmful. The only solution to this issue is “Organic Honey”.
Organic Honey makes honey worth eating with all its carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals. It would be in its natural state as stored by the bees in a hive. Without the use of unnatural pesticides, bioengineered genes, the honey is safe in its original form. It is collected from beehives through safe practices and is later heated to temperatures under prescribed standards to eliminate infectious bacteria, if any.
Organic Honey manufactures meet the standards set by the local organic agriculture board in terms of bee foraging areas, source of nectar, bee management, extraction, transportation and packaging materials. The farms surrounding the beekeeping areas about 5 kilometers are organic. Meaning these farms are cultivated only through natural ways and with the use of natural fertilizers. Mostly, the beehives are maintained in isolated areas far from pollution and heavy traffic areas and cultivated under safe, pesticide-free environment. This kind of farming demands rigorous methods and regular sample tests which ensure that the process is consistently organic.
Organic honey allows you to enjoy the health benefits to the fullest:
* Longer Shelf Life: The antioxidant compounds resists honey from food retarding, discoloration or deterioration.
* Energy Driver: Honey is the best pre-workout energy driver for athletes. It rejuvenates their strength and recuperates their muscles.
* Beauty Enhancer: It is widely used in facial masks, bath oils, conditioners and other beauty products and treatments.
* Health-related Benefits: It promotes the growth of friendly bacteria. And, it is also used as a remedy for cough, weight loss, infectious throat and other issues.
* Other Benefits: Natural and healthy form of sweetener. Foods made from honey last longer and taste better.
The advantages of honey get doubled if it is organic.
Author:
Independent Blogger, Environmentalist, Organic Food Enthusiast, Organic Products Researcher. Through my Blog’s I am looking forward to share my knowledge in and about Organic Honey, gain new knowledge, and share a positive vibe to this world.
