September is National Honey Month: why honey is good for you

By: storebukkebruse

September is National Honey Month, and it’s no surprise that the tasty sweetener has an entire month dedicated to it.

After all, honey is so much more than a way to add flavor in a smoothie or tea. Increasing amounts of people are recognizing honey’s ability to boost overall health; it’s even been used medicinally in several cultures for thousands of years.(1)

Researchers from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rode Island, advocate its use on a medical level, noting honey’s powerful infection-fighting capabilities.(2)

“The unique property of honey lies in its ability to fight infection on multiple …read more