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HoneyTuesday June 20 2006 16:47 IST http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IE320060620062557 & Title=Features+%2D+Health+%26+Science & rLink=168 Honey - the nature’s natural sweetener is ‘‘manufactured’’ in one of the world’s most efficient factories, the beehive. Bees may travel as far as 55,000 miles and visit more than two million flowers to gather enough nectar to make just a pound of honey. The colour and flavour of honey differ depending on the bees’ nectar source (the blossoms). Honey is primarily composed of fructose, glucose and water. It also contains other sugars as well trace enzymes, minerals, vitamins and amino acids. Most of us know honey as a sweet, golden liquid but, in fact, honey can be found in a variety of forms. They are: Comb Honey: Comb honey is honey that comes as it was produced in the honeybees’ wax comb. The comb, as well as the honey, is edible. Cut Comb: is a honey is liquid honey that has added chunks of the honeycomb in the jar. Also known as liquid cut comb combination. Liquid Honey: It is free of visible crystals, liquid honey is

extracted from the honeycomb by centrifugal force, gravity or straining. Because liquid honey mixes easily into a variety of foods, it’s especially convenient for cooking and baking. Naturally Crystallized Honey: It is a part of the natural glucose content that has spontaneously crystallized from solution as the monohydrate. Whipped (or Creamed) Honey: While all honey will crystallize in time, whipped honey (also known as creamed honey or sugared honey) is brought to market in a crystallized state. The crystallization is controlled so that, at room temperature, the honey can be spread like butter. BenefitsHoney is a nature’s original sweetener, & contains sugars, which are primarily glucose and fructose, and although the body absorbs them in different manners, both provide the body with quick energy. Recent studies suggest that this unique mixture of sugars, which occurs naturally in honey, works best in preventing fatigue

and enhancing athletic performance. In addition to being a concentrated energy source, honey contains a wide array of vitamins, minerals, antioxidant and amino acids. Honey also contains vitamins, such as vitamin B6, thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Essential minerals, such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc are also found in honey. In addition, several different amino acids, the building blocks of protein, have been identified in honey. Honey contains several compounds that function as antioxidant, one of which is unique to honey called pinocembrin. Although these substances appear in trace amounts and vary depending on the honey’s floral source, they contribute to your overall nutrition intake. Courtesy: Dabur Research CentreMany uses of honeyFor Beauty treatment Cleopatra is said to have ruled Egypt with an iron fist. Apparently, it was also

a smooth fist, since she was one of the most famous people in history to use honey for its skin-enhancing properties. In fact, Cleopatra’s legendary milk and honey baths are just one of many historical examples of people using honey to pamper their complexions. Honey is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture. This makes honey a natural fit in a variety of moistruising products including cleaners, creams, shampoos and conditioners. Honey also acts as an anti-irritant, making it suitable for sensitive skin and baby care products. Honey’s prospects in skin care are looking even sweeter; research is currently underway to develop a process using honey to create alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). Acts as a natural moisturizerMix together honey, vegetable oil and lemon juice. Rub into hands, elbows, heels and anywhere that feels dry. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with water. Effective hair conditionerMix honey and

olive oil. Work a small amount at a time through hair until coated. Cover hair with sower cap; leave on 30 minutes. Remove shower cap; shampoo well and rinse. Dry as normal. Effective Eye NourisherSteep chamomile tea in boiling water. Set aside to cool. In food processor or blender combine cucumber, aloe vera and honey. Blend on low setting. Add chamomile tea. Blend until smooth. Apply gently under eyes using ring finger. Store in glass dish covered with plastic wrap in refrigerator for up to one week. Best applied chilled. Reduces puffiness, cools and refreshes contours under eyes. For health & fitness When it comes to soothing throats, singers have known for generations that a spoonful of honey would sweeten their performance. Time is the most important healer of sore throats caused by viruses, but for relief of the irritating symptoms, try a spoonful of honey to soothe and coat your throat. In between, keep up your

liquids with a steaming cup of tea sweetened with honey. For added vitamin C, try mixing in orange, grapefruit or lemon juice. Honey, nature’s soother, is more than just sweet. A recent review of scientific literature revealed that honey contains antioxidant and, although in trace amounts, a wide array of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Honey contributes to a persons overall intake of recommended nutrients. Honey is a safe and wholesome food for old, children and adults. One can also use honey to sweeten your oatmeal or drizzle it over a grapefruit half. Add honey and fresh fruit to low-fat yoghurt for an energy-sustaining snack or stir a spoonful of honey into a glass of water before your daily workout. So for a healthy lifestyle & a quick source of energy and to reap the benefits of honey’s healthful properties, make honey part of your daily diet along with plenty of fruits and

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