thkhong
30-08-2006, 08:50 AM
I am a new member here and very much encouraged by the response when I posted a "for sale item".
As there is enough interest shown on the above subject, I wld. like to share an edited article for all interested to read . Pl. do not misunderstand, the objective is to educate the public and not totally for marketing gains. One need not buy the product but just to gain a better understanding. That's the message.
Raw Honey Good for your Health
Raw unprocessed honey has beeen value as a health tonic since ancient times.It is used by the ancient Greeks, Romans and Chinese for skin and mouth sores and to improve athletic performance.
Honey is made by honey bees from nectar and pollen. It comprises a complex combination of carbohydrates (mainly fructose, glucose, maltose and sucrose),water and small amounts of protei, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids.
Raw Honey will also contain bits of pollen and propolis. Honey bees make propolis from tree sap and use it in honeycomb building and to sterilize it from infection.Researchers have found that propolis has phytonutrients that prevent cancer and tumours. Propolis also has anti oxidant, anti inflammatory, anti allergenic and antimicrobial properties. Most commercially processed honey contains no pollen and propolis.
Raw honey is naturally antibacterial,antiviral and antifungal in nature. Research has shown that it preventsthe growth of bacteria, yeast and other organisms. Honey is hydroscopic and therefore limits water available for these organisms.
One of the enzymes inraw honey, glucose oxidase, converts glucose in the presence of water into gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide. This results in mild natural acids that kill bacteria and heal wounds. Gluconic acid has also been shown to increase calcium absorption.
Raw honey's antioxidant properties combat free radical damage in our bodies that may contribute to aging and some degenerative disease such as cancer. The antioxidant activity is the result of enzymes such as catalase and non-enzymatic substances such as flavonoids and phenlics.
Honey antioxidantproperties can also be used to prevent food from spoiling.Research shows meats and other foods marinated or mixed with honey can keep longer, and this reduces the risk of food poisoning.
The presence of oligosaccharides in honey promotes the growth and activity of friendly gut bifidobacteria. It can therefore improve digestion and gastrointestinal health.
Dark honey generally has higher amounts of antioxidants and therefore tends to be more effective.
If the response towards this type of information is good I shall be contributing other issues like the water we drink, know what people do to our seafood etc. I just have some spare time to indulge myself into these and I felt that if there is an attentive audience, these information should be shared and discussed.
As there is enough interest shown on the above subject, I wld. like to share an edited article for all interested to read . Pl. do not misunderstand, the objective is to educate the public and not totally for marketing gains. One need not buy the product but just to gain a better understanding. That's the message.
Raw Honey Good for your Health
Raw unprocessed honey has beeen value as a health tonic since ancient times.It is used by the ancient Greeks, Romans and Chinese for skin and mouth sores and to improve athletic performance.
Honey is made by honey bees from nectar and pollen. It comprises a complex combination of carbohydrates (mainly fructose, glucose, maltose and sucrose),water and small amounts of protei, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids.
Raw Honey will also contain bits of pollen and propolis. Honey bees make propolis from tree sap and use it in honeycomb building and to sterilize it from infection.Researchers have found that propolis has phytonutrients that prevent cancer and tumours. Propolis also has anti oxidant, anti inflammatory, anti allergenic and antimicrobial properties. Most commercially processed honey contains no pollen and propolis.
Raw honey is naturally antibacterial,antiviral and antifungal in nature. Research has shown that it preventsthe growth of bacteria, yeast and other organisms. Honey is hydroscopic and therefore limits water available for these organisms.
One of the enzymes inraw honey, glucose oxidase, converts glucose in the presence of water into gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide. This results in mild natural acids that kill bacteria and heal wounds. Gluconic acid has also been shown to increase calcium absorption.
Raw honey's antioxidant properties combat free radical damage in our bodies that may contribute to aging and some degenerative disease such as cancer. The antioxidant activity is the result of enzymes such as catalase and non-enzymatic substances such as flavonoids and phenlics.
Honey antioxidantproperties can also be used to prevent food from spoiling.Research shows meats and other foods marinated or mixed with honey can keep longer, and this reduces the risk of food poisoning.
The presence of oligosaccharides in honey promotes the growth and activity of friendly gut bifidobacteria. It can therefore improve digestion and gastrointestinal health.
Dark honey generally has higher amounts of antioxidants and therefore tends to be more effective.
If the response towards this type of information is good I shall be contributing other issues like the water we drink, know what people do to our seafood etc. I just have some spare time to indulge myself into these and I felt that if there is an attentive audience, these information should be shared and discussed.