Eating honey every day may benefit digestion, immunity, and energy levels. People watching their blood sugar should enjoy honey in moderation.
Your Digestion May Improve
Honey can do wonders for your digestive system.
It’s rich in prebiotics, which are compounds in food that feed and support the growth of healthy bacteria in your gut, according to Jacqueline A. Vernarelli, PhD, a nutritional epidemiologist, public health nutritionist, and associate professor at Sacred Heart University.
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When you have greater amounts of beneficial bacteria, “you have better digestion and absorption of nutrients,” said Vernarelli.
It may also help suppress the growth of harmful bacteria that can cause infections and make you sick, she added.
You’ll Have Less Oxidative Stress
Honey is packed with flavonoids and phenolics—two molecules with antioxidant properties.
Antioxidants help reduce oxidative stress, an imbalance of free radicals that can trigger cellular damage.
That can support overall health, said Vernarelli, but the benefits may be especially significant for your brain.
The phenolics in honey protect brain cells and can ultimately prevent memory loss, according to Yvette Hill, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Boulder County, Colorado.
You’ll Get an Energy Boost (Without the Crash)
When you consume honey regularly, you may notice an extra pep in your step. “The energy burst from honey is from the sugar content,” said Vernarelli.
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