Body detoxification
Honey is also a cleanser! By using honey correctly, we can expect it to assist in detoxifying our body. Because it contains a lot of antioxidants, they bind to toxic elements in our body, thus honey accelerates detoxification. Impurities in the body pose dangers for cardiovascular diseases and weaken the quality of the skin, causing it to lose its glow and elasticity; however, antioxidants in honey don't just target bad cells but also good ones. Therefore, consuming too much honey also has its negative consequences.
Reduces sugar and cholesterol
Sugars in candy, vegetables, and honey differ greatly in their composition. The sugar in honey is considered the healthiest because it is the hardest to break down. We only perceive the sweet taste in our mouths, but in the stomach, the body makes a great effort to break down all the elements in honey. This is beneficial for those on weight loss diets because all types of honey boost metabolism, but here comes the problem. If you have stomach and intestinal issues, honey can irritate internal organs and not only accelerate metabolism but also affect the functioning of the affected organs. Stimulating digestion is not always advisable.
Heals the brain (even when it shouldn't)
Honey is an excellent tool to combat stress, strengthens the cellular antioxidant defense system, improves memory, and the sugar in honey increases insulin levels in the blood, releasing serotonin, which is converted into melatonin— a hormone that induces sleep. That is why on days when you want (or need) to stay awake, avoid eating anything sweetened with honey.