A description of the Garden which is promised to the pious; in it are rivers of water which shall never pollute; and rivers of milk the taste of which shall never change; and rivers of wine delicious to drink; and rivers of purified honey; and in it for them are fruits of all kinds, and the forgiveness of their Lord; so will such ever be equal to those who are to stay in the fire for ever and who will be given boiling water to drink so that it tears their guts apart?
[Mohammed 47:15]
We have much support from IlmQA for anyone who has any questions on Honey.
Honey contains antioxidants, minerals, enzymes that have many potential health benefits. There’s also evidence that it can:
- Soothe coughs: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics both endorse honey as a natural cough remedy.
- Treat wounds and burns: Pharmaceutical-grade manuka honey dressings have been used in clinical settings to treat burns and pressure ulcers.
“Many other claims have been made about the health benefits of honey – some based on very small studies, others overstated and based on mixed study results,” “Additional studies are needed.”
Honey has a lower GI value than sugar, which means it does not raise blood sugar levels as quickly.3
It contains around 40% fructose and 30% glucose, with the other 30% being made up of water, pollen and trace minerals, which includes potassium, calcium and magnesium.4
By comparison, refined sugar contains 50% fructose and 50% glucose.
This does not necessarily mean that honey is low in sugar, it is more that honey has a better GI than refined sugar.
It’s worth keeping in mind that honey counts as a ‘free’ sugar and each teaspoon contains around 5.6g of sugar, so it’s worth taking on NHS advice for adults and have no more than 30g of free sugars per day.
With that said, it is a great substitute for sugar. While it may be higher in calories, it also has a sweeter taste which would normally mean you use less.
