Honey is a gift from nature, rich in nutrients and a folk remedy to cure some diseases at home. Honey provides the human body with more than 60 types of glucose, fructose, enzymes, proteins and 18 types of amino acids. However, there are things you need to avoid when using honey to preserve the nutrients and the body's ability to absorb honey. Let's find out with Sanh Nhien!
Drink honey as soon as you wake up
Some people say that you should drink honey in the morning when you wake up. However, this does not mean that you should drink honey as soon as you open your eyes. Drinking honey at this time will accidentally increase stomach acid, which can easily cause diarrhea and stomach pain. It is best to drink honey about 30 minutes after waking up.
Drink honey with hot water
Mixing honey with hot water will reduce the nutrients. Because honey mixed with water at 60 degrees or higher will form hydroxymethylfurfuraldehyde (HMF), a dangerous natural toxin.
In addition, you should not drink honey with bean products (soy milk, green bean milk) because the minerals, organic acids and vegetable proteins in beans combine with enzymes in honey to create biochemical reactions that are not good for health.
Honey is incompatible with seafood because it irritates the intestines, which can lead to diarrhea and poisoning.
To drink honey scientifically and healthily, you should combine honey with the following ingredients:
- Honey mixed with warm water helps purify the body and improve digestive health.
- Honey and lemon juice provide the body with good minerals, have antibacterial, antioxidant, detoxifying and digestive support effects. Drink honey lemon juice 15-30 minutes after breakfast for best results.
- Ginger and honey promote blood circulation, prevent and treat coughs and colds effectively. The best time to drink ginger honey is in the morning, about 15 - 30 minutes after eating. You should maintain the habit of drinking ginger honey for 1 week, drink for 1 week and then stop for 1 week.
- Unsweetened fresh milk and honey help you sleep well, improve cardiovascular health, and improve bone and joint health.
- Turmeric starch and honey help fight bacteria, reduce inflammation, reduce dark spots and improve digestion.
- Garlic combined with honey helps treat respiratory diseases, diarrhea, and infections.
Drink honey when hungry
You should not drink honey on an empty stomach because honey helps neutralize stomach acid and aids in digestion. But when you are hungry, your stomach is empty so there is no food to digest and it only contracts the stomach wall, causing stomach pain and discomfort.
Drink honey with cold medicine
Taking honey with cold medicine reduces the effectiveness of the medicine. At the same time, your body cannot absorb all the nutrients from the honey.
Therefore, although honey can cure many diseases, it should not be used with cold medicine in particular or other medicines in general.
Storing honey incorrectly
If honey is stored incorrectly, the nutrients in honey will be lost. In addition, the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects of honey will also be reduced. Therefore, for best preservation, you should put honey in a clean bottle, close the lid and store in a cool, dry place.
Hopefully the information shared will help you make the most of this food.
Remember to drink honey properly, at the right time and in the right dosage to ensure your health!
Source: Long Chau Pharmacy
The information in the article is for reference only, please contact your Doctor, Pharmacist or health professional for specific advice.