Uses and Benefits of Honey

Honey has been very popular not just as a kitchen staple, but also as an alternative natural medicine known way back in the ancient times. Filipinos are now conscious of their health and eating habits. Filipinos love sweets, and because we care for our health, the use of honey as an alternative sweetener evolved because of the good health benefits. We know that honey poplular for its medicinal properties and now, many of us use it as a sweetener to our drinks and desserts, and cooking as well. In the US, September is celebrated as the National Honey Month.

Healthy benefits of honey in its pure and untreated state:

➤ It packs in a lot of nutrients good for the throat and the stomach

➤ It can also help lower cholesterol levels

➤ It is said to facilitate better memory

➤ Better sleep

Here in the Philippines, there are many honey products that are now available in the market. The vicious liquid – which is byproduct of bees using the nectar from flowers – has high levels of monosaccharide, fructose, and glucose that give it its sweetness and richness in terms of flavor. It also has vitamins, enzymes, and minerals that could help in addressing some health issues. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends honey as a natural cough remedy. Using honey as a staple ingredient in the kitchen, whether for food or drinks, has been a common practice nowadays. 

Emie San Beda, Senio Product Manager of Fly Ace Corporation – the Distributor of German product, Langnese Honey, in the Philippines – says that "the booming industry in the Philippines and globally has made people realize the importance of honey for one's health and wellness. Honey can also enhance one's mood. That is why choosing a good quality of honey is important if one wants to maximize its benefits."  An important thing that consumers have to look for when choosing honey, she adds, is to know the process of how it was made – i.e., a good honey should be 100% pure, raw, unfiltered and unheated, among others.

"Langnese is one of the few brands in the market that is all-natural, which meets the highest quality standards, especially as it follows strict regulations of the European Union," San Beda concluded.

Uses of honey:

➤ Natural remedy because of its healing and antibacterial properties

➤ Helps achieve a healthier and clearer skin, especially among women. 

➤ Whether used alone or mixed with other ingredients, honey is now a star ingredient to use for 

     DIY face masks that can be used to combat acne and deeply moisturize the skin.

Whether it be for culinary use and as an alternative sweetener/natural medicine or as a beauty product, honey is absolutely the sweetest thing that has happened to mankind.