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Honey is an inverted sugar. Bees collect sucrose from flowers and the sucrose is inverted when expelled by the bee. Properly sealed honey should be no more than 17% water. It is 82.4% carbohydrate. Five percent is proteins, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. The carbohydrate can be broken into 38.5% fructose with 31% glucose. Remaining is maltose, sucrose and various sugars.
Because honey is inverted it is slow to digest and thus is not so hard on our system since we do not see a spike in our internal sucrose.
Honey contains small amounts of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants, niacin, riboflavin, panthothenic acid and minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Honey is seasonal and varies from spring to fall. Depending on the plants the bees visit there will be a variance in color, flavor and nutrients. Propolus another product from the bee hive has health benefits as well. Royal jelly is the super food of the bee hive, feed only to the Queen bee and is believed to be a very healthy food.
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Is honey a food?
Honey is considered a health food. It is loaded with beneficial nutrients and enzymes.
What is better for you Splenda white sugar or honey and why?
Honey is definitely better for you. White sugar is bleached and void of alll nutrients. Splenda has aspartame which many believe to be harmful for you. Honey is filled with natural nutrients (if you buy pasteurized then some of the bacteria and nutrients have been burned away). It also has lots of great minerals, vitamins and is a natural and pure source of energy/sugar!
Can you live by eating just honey?
no, because it does not have enough nutrients and you would die
Can pencil shavings be a source of nutrients for seed germination and seedling growth?
experience yourself honey :)
What nutrients does honey contain?
Honey is largely contained of carbohydrates, with a typical analysis yielding an approximate total of 80% carbohydrates. The majority of the rest is made up of water.
Are honey bees carnivores?
No they are not . Honey Bees are adapted for feeding on nectar and pollen, the former primarily as an energy source, and the latter primarily for protein and other nutrients. Most pollen is used as food for larvae.
Does honey become toxic when put in hot water?
No.a toxic substance cannot be produced from honey. Second Answer: As per Ayurveda, honey becomes toxic when mixed with hot water. It imbalances the Doshas and causes energy loss. Please do not mix with hot water or alcohol.
Why does honey harden?
It depends on 2 things... Sugar content... and water content... the higher the former and the lower the latter... the more apt Honey is to "harden" or crystallize. Also, age will have something to do with it ONLY it you leave your honey in an unsealed jar.. and thus evaporate the water content.
Does Honey and lemon help in losing weight?
No. Honey is very high in sugar. Lemon might be a citrus fruit, but it's not like you could consume very much at all without worrying about the acid harming your tooth enamel.UPDATE: You are right - honey contains sugar. But unlike refined sugar, honey contains vitamins and minerals too. Normally, to digest sugar, the vitamins and minerals stored in body are utilized, rendering the body devoid of these nutrients. These nutrients are essential to dissolve fats and cholesterol. Thus when you eat too much sugar, you tend to increase weight not just because of the calories, but due to lack of vitamins and minerals. On the contrary, honey being a good source of nutrients, helps you in reducing weight. Honey and warm water: Normally fat remains as an un-used resource in your body adding bulk and weight. It is believed that honey mobilizes this stored fat. When this fat is burnt to provide energy for your daily activities, you see a gradual decrease in your weight and obesity levels. It is suggested that you drink this honey (about one tablespoon daily), with equal amount of warm water. Honey and lemon juice: Honey can also help in weight loss, when consumed with warm water and lemon juice. Many people drink this formula, first thing in the morning to reduce their weight.
How do honey pot ants survive in the desert?
The honey pot workers are ants that are fed food until the abdomens distend into the trademark honey colored orb shape. When times are lean the colony can draw nutrients from these workers.
Which company gives the best price of honey in India?
Do you want to know which honey price is the best online? NMR passed raw honey is available at Nature nectar at the lowest price in India. In addition to raw organic honey, we also sell certified organic honey. Online shopping for Nature Nectar Honey Price 1KG-100% Pure & Natural for Rs.725 is easy with our secure shopping cart. Take advantage of a special price of nature... (price includes cashback/coupon). Natural and pure honey is the main ingredient This product has an 18-month maximum shelf life The following nutrients are present in this product: simple carbohydrates, minerals...
Does honey comb contain honey?
yep the honey comb is made out of wax the honey is in the honey comb
