Honey is a sweet, viscous food substance made by bees and some related insects. Bees produce honey from the sugary secretions of plants or from secretions of other insects, by regurgitation, enzymatic activity, and water evaporation. Bees store honey in wax structures called a honeycomb.
Health Benefits
- Honey Contains Some Nutrients
- High-Quality Honey Is Rich in Antioxidants
- Honey Is “Less Bad” Than Sugar for Diabetics
- The Antioxidants in It Can Help Lower Blood Pressure
- Honey Also Helps Improve Cholesterol
- Honey Can Lower Triglycerides
- The Antioxidants in It Are Linked to Other Beneficial Effects on Heart Health
- Honey Promotes Burn and Wound Healing
- Honey Can Help Suppress Coughs in Children
- It’s Delicious, But Still High in Calories and Sugar