Prophetic foods (Sunnah) series #7 This is the last post in this series for 2014. Honey exhibits a surprising number of health benefits, many known for thousands of years. Darker honeys usually have higher antibiotic strengths. Analysis of the health benefits of honey is ongoing, and we will likely learn of more desirable characteristic as research progresses. In general, for flavor, aroma and health benefits, the best honey is raw honey, this is honey produced with minimal processing and has nothing added or removed. Many countries have established honey standards so people can reliably know and trust what they are getting. Avoid commercial honey More than three-fourths of the honey sold in U.S. grocery stores isn’t exactly what the bees produce, according to testing done exclusively for Food Safety News. Clink on the link: foodsafetynews/2011/11/tests-show-most-store-honey-isnt-honey/#.VI-6XmK9KK0 Health benefits of raw honey 1. Soothes coughs Honey has been used for centuries to treat Upper Repository Infections (URI) sooth sore throats and relieve coughs. 2. Boosts memory Raw honey helps you retain things better, calms, and soothes the nerves that make it possible for the brain to remain focused and alert. 3. Treats wounds Honey is used as a topical antibacterial agent to treat infections in a wide range of wound types. These include leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, infected wound, and burns. 4. Provides nutrients Honey contains “small amounts of a wide array of vitamins and minerals, including niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.” Thus, using honey instead of sugar provides you with more nutrients for your calories. 5. Potentially prevents low white blood cell count The Mayo Clinic notes that honey may be a promising and inexpensive way to prevent low white blood cell count caused by chemotherapy. 6. May relieve seasonal allergies Raw local honey has anti-inflammatory effects may reduce redness, swelling, and pus discharge. Research continues in this area. 7. Makes great workout fuel Raw honey makes an excellent source of all-natural energy that is superior to other conventional sources since it comes with added nutrients. 8. Can improve scalp problems, chronic seborrheic dermatitis, and dandruff itching when applied weekly. 9. Skincare Honey is natures antiseptic and also functions as a humectant (added moisture). It is used in several products for the face and body. Please note the following precaution: Children under the age of one year should not be given honey due to the possibility of infant botulism. Your Lord inspired the bee, saying, Make your homes in the mountains, in the trees, and also in the structures which men erect. Then feed on every kind of fruit, and follow the trodden paths of your Lord. From its belly comes a drink with different colours which provides healing for mankind. Indeed, in this there is a sign for people will give thought. The Prophet ﷺ said, Honey is a remedy for every illness and the Quran is a remedy for all illness of the mind, therefore I recommend to you remedies, the Quran and honey. (Bukhari) Narrated Aisha (radiallahu anha) The Prophet ﷺ used to love sweet edible things and honey. (Bukhari) #Sunnah
Posted on: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:27:38 +0000
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