Sweetness in the Heart: How Does Honey Heal the Body?
Honey contains almost no vitamins, minerals, protein, or even fats. It is essentially 100% carbohydrates and sugars. So where, then, is its advantage? And who should be cautious with it?
- אליהו שכטר
- פורסם י"ח כסלו התשע"ו
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For several days before and after Rosh Hashanah, we are accustomed to wishing that the coming year will be a good and sweet year. What represents the sweetness of the upcoming year for us? Honey, of course. Since childhood, we are reminded that honey is healthy. Is it really?<\/p>
Well, a real examination of honey's ingredients leads us to wonder. <\/strong>If we compare honey to fruits, we find the following fact: fruits contain proteins, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. Moreover, fruits contain plenty of fluids and dietary fibers that help in the moderate rise of blood sugar levels, as well as many antioxidants. In contrast, honey contains almost no vitamins, minerals, protein, or even fats. It is essentially 100% carbohydrates/sugars. So where, then, is its advantage?<\/p> However, it should still be noted that fruits also have a high content of phytochemicals, not less than honey. So what still differentiates honey? Well, in terms of health ingredients, it is not preferable over fruits, but it does have certain properties: A. Due to its high sugar content, it can be used as a laxative and may help with mild constipation. B. As a sweetener, its value and taste are ten times better than sugar. C. Honey can be found in different and diverse flavors depending on its source, making it a unique and rich-tasting food. However, it is important to know that honey has a high glycemic index, which makes it a food that diabetics or those sensitive to sugar should be cautious about consuming.<\/p> Eliahu Shachter is an iridologist and natural therapist<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Plants contain substances called phytochemicals, which are plant chemicals known as phenolic acids, flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins, and tannins. In the plant world, these substances serve as protective materials for plants against diseases, pests, and weather damage. In the human body, these substances strengthen the immune system and protect against various diseases. Accordingly, the bee, which gathers pollen and nectar from flowers, actually collects these phytochemicals, sometimes from thousands of flowers containing hundreds of thousands to sometimes millions of different phytochemicals. This makes honey a unique reservoir of various and diverse plant chemicals. This is what gives it uniqueness and makes it a healing food.<\/p>
