Honey is a Miracle Drink

Honey is a miracle drink.  Like I mentioned in one of my previous posts, honey has kept my mouth ulcers at bay.

Honey:

• is high in anti-oxidant, which helps reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and some kinds of cancer;
• is said to raise good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol;
• has anti-bacteria and anti-inflammatory effects, probably the reason why it is good for healing ulcer and keeping ulcers away;
• may help in easing some forms of coughs.

Two ways I take honey:

• Dilute one part honey with eight parts water.  You may adjust the amount of water to suit your sweetness preference. Stir well and drink.
• Drizzle undiluted honey into salad.

Notes:

• Honey is sugar though, and we should take it in moderation.  I recommend drinking diluted honey once or twice a week.  
• There is no need to go for high-power honey (Eg Manuka), unless we are desperately in need for some form of healing. 
• I like to buy those that comes in squeeze bottles as they are not messy after use, compared to those in normal bottles.
• In general, pure honey is dark in colour.  Those that are light in colour may be diluted in the production process.  I usually buy those that are close to the colour of Teakwood.