Honey is a sweet and viscous substance made by honeybees using the nectar of flowering plants. The flavour and colour are determined by the flowers from which the nectar is gathered. It is stored in the beehive or nest in a honeycomb. The honeycomb is made up of hundreds or thousands of hexagonal cells. Honey contains about 18 percent water.  It is mainly used in baked goods, candies, cereals, and medicines.

Nutritional facts of honey(20 grams):

• Calories: 61
• Fat: 0 grams
• Protein: 0 grams
• Carbs: 17 grams
• Fiber: 0 grams
• Riboflavin: 1% of the Daily Value (DV)
• Copper: 1% of the DV

Health benefits of honey

Improve heart health: Honey may help lower blood pressure, improve blood fat levels and regulate your heartbeat.

Regulate blood sugar levels: Honey may increase levels of adiponectin, a hormone that reduces inflammation and improves blood sugar regulation.

Heal wounds and burns: Honey has been used to heal wounds and burns. Moreover it is used as an effective treatment for diabetes-related foot ulcers. It may help treat skin conditions like psoriasis and herpes lesions.

Rich in antioxidants: Honey is packed with antioxidants such as flavonoids and phenolic acids. The antioxidants help neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS).

Phytonutrient: Phytonutrient are compounds found in plants that help protect the plant from harm. The phytonutrients in honey has antioxidant, antibacterial and antifungal properties.

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