Eight ways eating honey everyday helps your body

Natural, sweet and golden – Honey. Not only is nature’s sweetener a delicious treat, it is packed with antioxidants. With regular consumption, honey can cleanse your body of toxins and improve the condition of your skin.

Check out these eight incredible things that will happen to your body if you eat honey everyday. This list is courtesy of Brightside.

1. Weight loss Honey has a different composition from that found in other sweeteners. Honey boosts your metabolism, which is essential for weight loss.  

2. Clearer skin Its antibacterial properties will considerably improve the condition of your skin.

3. Lowered cholesterol level Honey has no cholesterol at all. Quite the contrary: its constituent components and vitamins contribute to decreasing levels of cholesterol. Daily consumption helps fight excess cholesterol.

4. Stronger heart Research shows that the antioxidants contained in honey can prevent arteries from narrowing. Drinking a glass of water with a few spoonfuls of honey will be enough to prevent that.

5. Improved memory Other research demonstrates the ability of honey to fight stress, restore the cellular antioxidant defense system, and as a consequence, improve memory. Besides, the calcium contained in honey is easily ingested by the brain, which has a beneficial effect on its functioning.  

6. Promotes quality sleep The sugar contained in honey increases the level of insulin in the blood, which then releases serotonin. Serotonin is further transformed into melatonin, a hormone that promotes quality sleep.

7. Cleanses the digestive tract  Honey is a strong antiseptic, so it’s recommended to eat a spoonful of honey on an empty stomach. This helps to prevent various diseases associated with the digestive tract. Besides, while passing through the stomach, honey destroys germs and heals small wounds in the mucous membrane.

8. Soothes the nerves, alleviating numerous psychological disorders Honey helps to soothe the nerves and relieve fatigue. The glucose contained in honey is essential for the work of neurons. It is quickly absorbed into the blood, which furthers relaxation and alleviation of psychological disorders. Try this Clean & Delicious recipe for a quick immune boost: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKgXWx4FCwo

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