Honey

Honey is a sweet food produced by bees from flower nectar or the sugary secretions of plants (honeydew). It is rich in simple sugars, primarily fructose and glucose, and also contains water, enzymes, acids, amino acids, aromatic substances, and antibacterial compounds (inhibins). Honey has antibacterial, antioxidant, emollient, and anti-inflammatory properties and is used in both food and cosmetics.

• Energy: Honey is a source of simple sugars, which provide immediate energy.
• Antibacterial: Honey contains inhibins and other bioactive compounds that inhibit bacterial growth, making it useful for treating wounds and skin infections.
• Antioxidant: Honey is rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, compounds that fight free radicals and protect cells from oxidative damage.
• Emollient and anti-inflammatory: Honey can soothe a sore throat and calm a cough thanks to its emollient properties and its ability to stimulate saliva production.
• Digestive: The enzymes in honey can aid digestion.
• Nutritional: Honey contains small amounts of vitamins (especially B vitamins and vitamin C), minerals, and trace elements.
• Cosmetic: Honey can be used in face masks and other cosmetic products for its hydrating, emollient, and antibacterial properties.