NATURE’ S HEALING NECTAR: RAW HONEY

RAW HONEY and its NATURAL PROPERTIES…….continue "DAY 8. Month 2, 2011"

Buckwheat honey is a natural cough suppressant that is good for children.  Hot water with lemon and raw honey will soothe sore throat and calm coughing spasms in children and adults.  Never give children under two years of age honey, because of the risk of botulism.  What is Buckwheat honey?

Buckwheat honey is a strong-flavored honey with a dark purple color that looks almost black.  . Its dark color and taste are indicative of molasses.  Darker honey is said to contain more antioxidants, which provide a defense against free radicals, help fight heart disease, cancer, and other maladies. Buckwheat honey is also a great source of iron. Other benefits include:  higher mineral content; no fat or cholesterol; provides quick energy; and can be stored without refrigeration.

Buckwheat is a popular plant with bee keepers because it of its plentiful flowers, but its production has gradually decreased over the years. A buckwheat field in full bloom appears to form a dense ground cover of white flowers, but in actuality each individual plant is rather gangly and awkward when lifted from the ground. Flowering starts around three weeks following planting and the dense fields of flowers provide a prolific source of nectar for honey bees. This thick carpet of flowers lasts for a few weeks and then tapers as the plant matures.

Did you know that the combination of honey and lemon causes fat stores to shift and become available for fuel?  Drinking a small amount of honey in lemon water, hot or cold, is a perfect tonic during a detox routine.  Honey should be used in moderation as well as any other sweetener.   There is healing properties in small dosages of honey.  Large amounts will over burden the liver with glycogen and cause an imbalance in the blood sugar.

Raw honey is not cooked.  When honey is processed, it is heated to temperatures of 160 degrees; followed by a filtering process that takes out the pollen, beeswax, and enzymes.  These are the ingredients that make honey a healthy dietary supplement.  It is said, that once these ingredients are removed, corn syrup is sometimes added to increase the shelf life.
Watch the amount of your intake ...says Ms Bettie

                                                                                                                                                       

Rose Anding 's Book Journey of Healthy Habits...for 2011: NATURE’ S HEALING NECTAR: RAW HONEY

Rose Anding 's Book Journey of Healthy Habits...for 2011: NATURE’ S HEALING NECTAR: RAW HONEY: "RAW HONEY and its NATURAL PROPERTIES ' DAY 7th MONTH 2, 2011Did you know that when raw honey is in its pure state it is filled w..."

NATURE’ S HEALING NECTAR: RAW HONEY

RAW HONEY and its NATURAL PROPERTIES   " DAY 7th MONTH 2, 2011

Did you know that when raw honey is in its pure state it is filled with antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal phytonutrients?    The nutrients in honey are soothing, nourishing, and toning for the digestive system.  It has a laxative property and the enzymes in honey have shown to aid in the healing of gastric ulcers and ease digestive disorders.  The minerals and enzymes in raw honey contain friendly bacteria of lactobacilli in six different species; and bifidobacteria in four different species.   These species of bacteria will help to balance the flora in the digestive tract and neutralize toxins.

Honey tones the liver and regulates the blood sugar.  It has a ratio of 1:1 of fructose to glucose.  It is said that the fructose unlocks the enzyme that converts glucose to glycogen.  The brain needs glycogen for fuel during sleep and physical activity.  If the liver does not provide enough glycogen, the stress hormones will cause muscle proteins to be converted to glycogen and overtime this can cause metabolic stress which will lead to insulin resistance, weight gain, and diabetic.  So, what is glycogen?

Glycogen is the main way the body stores glucose for later use. It is a large molecule produced in the liver, although it is also stored in the muscle and fat cells. After carbohydrate ingestion, more glycogen will be produced, and then released as blood glucose levels fall.

Good eating!!!.....To be continued says Ms Bettie

"... And with honey from  the rock I would have satisfied you." Psalm 81:16

Rose Anding 's Book Journey of Healthy Habits...for 2011: Cayenne pepperis is helpful in weight loss !

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Cayenne pepperis is helpful in weight loss !

                              Cayenne pepper  " Day 6, 2011"

Cayenne Pepper has a warming property that will help in increasing circulation, clearing congestion, fighting  inflammation, aiding digestion, preventing stomach ulcers, cleansing of  the large intestines, the sweat glands, kills worms and parasites, and boost the immune system.  Cayenne is helpful in weight loss because it produces heat and burn calories by increasing the metabolism for up to twenty minutes after eating.  It is also recommended by health scholars, that travelers to third world countries should take cayenne to protect against amoebic dysentery ; says Ms Bettie .

Rose Anding 's Book Journey of Healthy Habits...for 2011: Healthy Spices That Have Anti-Inflammatory and Blo...

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Healthy Spices That Have Anti-Inflammatory and Blood Purifying Properties

                                               Turmeric  "Day 05, 2011"

Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory agent; a blood purifier, improve liver function and has a soothing effect on respiratory ailments.  It helps the body to digest proteins, when mixed with coriander and cumin it aids in the digestion of complex carbohydrates.  Now,  I know you are asking, “What are complex carbohydrates?

Complex carbohydrates are chains of three or more single sugar molecules linked together. Long chains of sugar molecules called starches serve as a storage form of energy in plants and when you eat those plants, your body breaks down the carbohydrates for your own energy needs.  

Foods with the most complex carbohydrates include legumes, starchy vegetables like potatoes and corn, rice and grain products.   Other vegetables such as green beans, broccoli and spinach contain less starch, but they have more fiber.

It is said, that turmeric will create glowing skin, reduce risk of cancer, lower cholesterol, and improve brain function.  It can also be used in foods to enhance the flavor, such as soups, steam vegetables, stir-fry and on raw vegetables and fruits.

Happy eating!.. says Ms. Bettie