Honey: Know the various types and their health benefits

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But most commercial honeys available in the market are pasteurised. Dr Geeta Buryok, head of clinical nutrition and dietetics, Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh suggests consuming raw honey as it “has more powerful health benefits in terms of healing wounds and fighting infections.”

But she warns against feeding raw honey to infants as “it may contain the bacteria that causes botulism, especially in children.”  She also suggests diabetic patients against consuming honey along with obese people, and those having inflammation, insulin resistance, liver and heart diseases as it has high sugar content.

In India, there are multiple kinds of honey available in the market, and each has its own unique health benefits. Below, Dr. Burok elaborates on the most common kinds of honey available in the market and why they should be consumed with tea or simply in warm water:

• Eucalyptus honey helps in treating sores, ulcers
• Karanja honey helps in fighting infections
• Rapeseed honey aids in osteoporosis treatment
• Lychee honey works great as a digestive aid

• Sunflower honey can be had as a sore-throat and common cold treatment
• Acacia honey helps in wound recovery
• Forest honey is good for skin and hair and can be applied topically with face masks, scrubs, etc.
• Multifloral honey improves sleep and relieves stress.

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