honey

   Raw honey is used by many cultures as a remedy for many health ailments including ulcers, digestion problems, and even seasonal allergies. Studies have shown raw honey to have antibiotic, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties. Many people use honey topically on cuts and scrapes to help fight infection.
   With antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, carbohydrates, and phytonutrients raw, unprocessed honey is considered a superfood by many alternative health care practitioners. The National Honey Board (http://www.honey.com) says that 82 percent of households currently use processed honey. The differences between processed honey and raw unprocessed honey are vast. Processed honey has been heated and pasteurized. High fructose corn syrup might be added. Processed honey is not antibacterial and is dangerous for diabetics and infants under 12 months old. It is not in any way healthy. If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to sweetener, choose your honey wisely.