Unknown facts about honey: who should not consume it

Honey is widely used in folk medicine, cosmetology. It contains many enzymes, phytoncides, which are well digested by the body.

It is wrong to think that honey is a sugar substitute. In fact, honey is a natural sugar. It is joined by a large volume of simple carbohydrates: monosaccharides glucose and fructose. And by chemical composition it is a saturated (about 82%) aqueous solution of sugar. Therefore, honey can not be a substitute for sugar.

The main advantage over sugar, the value of honey in the variety of nutrients. The composition includes acids, nitrogenous substances, enzymes, mineral components, vitamins, as well as iron, potassium, calcium, cobalt, copper, phosphorus, fluorine, chromium, zinc and other elements. In total, more than 70 substances. Honey is a biologically active product, so it is worth knowing about its features:

• High content of simple carbohydrates. Immoderate consumption of honey contribute to weight gain.

• High glycemic index and caloric content. If you suffer from overweight, it is better to limit the consumption of this sweet product.

• Some honey plants, more precisely, their pollen can cause allergies, time severe. Before including honey in your diet, check if you are not allergic to it. First of all, this applies to children.

• It does not need to be heated. At high temperatures, it loses its useful properties, primarily antimicrobial.

• Interestingly, it is one of the few products that do not spoil when stored properly.

Do you like honey? In a teaspoon of about 10 g of this product and 30 kcal. The daily norm of 2 - 3 teaspoons of honey.