Honey Aids Weight Loss

Honey has been around for thousands of years, since the existence of bees.  It has been used as sugar substitute for many circumstances including tea and baked goods, generally a substitute of white sugar.  So yes, honey is a form of sugar.  

The difference between honey and sugar lies in the fact that honey contains both vitamins (vitamin B6, vitamin C, folate, niacin, and riboflavin) and minerals ( calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, and zinc).  Additionally, it contains low levels of amino acids, fiber, protein, and selenium.  Honey provides energy, fiber, sugar, and even water.  

Honey gives many levels of benefits including reducing the risk of cardiovascular disorders. Studies show that honey may help reduction of cholesterol levels, and as a result, it will lower the increase of plasma glucose levels when compared with sugar.  

Honey is thought to mobilize the stored fat, therefore provides energy for one’s daily activities and help the gradual decrease in weight loss.  Further relieving from the problems of obesity.  

Along with the ability to mobilize the stored fat, it helps to increase HDL (good cholesterol) in the body.  In turn, it will reduce the strains it brings to cardiovascular ability to a regular physical activity routines and balanced diet.  With the increase of good cholesterol and using the stored fat, this brings one to have less worries about atherosclerosis, or the risk of heart attack / stroke during a morning run.  Studies suggest that if one takes a daily dose of 5 grams of honey and mix it with lukewarm fluid: water and or lemon juice and or tea they can receive the benefits of honey.   

Honey contains 26 amino acids along with vitamins, minerals, and these properties provides the ability to strongly regulate our metabolism where food intake is digested, assimilated, then utilized properly with fat converted into usable energy.  As a result improving overall health.   

Many will consume honey lemon water in the morning as a weight loss program.  The vitamin C (ascorbic acid) cleanses and increases the liver function and speeds up fat metabolism.  Lemon increases the function of fighting free radicals, which is the function of glutathione, and this will increase one’s immunity.  

Another combination that is widely popular for weight loss is honey with cinnamon and warm water.  Mixing 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder, 1 tablespoon of honey in 1 cup of lukewarm water, then consumed on empty stomach.  
Cinnamon powder will regulate the blood sugar and the metabolism of glucose.  This helps weight loss because when we have a high blood sugar it can lead to an increased storage of fat in the body.  Therefore by regulating blood sugar level, it can boost the results of weight loss.  

Some use the hibernation diet by ingest 5 grams of honey right before going to bed.  During the night honey stimulates the liver function and eases a number of stress hormones in the body.  

Another benefit of honey improves digestion that reduces static weight in one’s digestive system.  Consequently, consuming it about an hour after dinner will help digestion if particularly helpful after a large meal.  

While honey has shown help with weight loss, but everyone’s body condition varies.  It is essential to consult a doctor and monitor carefully.  It is also important to exercise regularly to increase burning calories to achieve a healthy diet result. 







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