Honey and Health
Buckwheat Honey & Exercise
A robust dark honey gathered by honey Bees
from the nectar of the delicate white flowers of the buckwheat
grain.
• Good source of antioxidants.
• Nourishing food.
• Helps the body relax.
• May help against high blood pressure.
• Helps keep capillaries and arteries strong and flexible.
Besides carbohydrates, honey contains protein (including enzymes),
amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
While the amino acid content is minor, the
broad spectrum of approximately 18 essential and nonessential
amino acids present in honey is unique and varies by floral
source.
Honey contains polyphenols that can act as
antioxidants. Antioxidants play a role in cleansing the body
of free radicals, reactive compounds that can contribute to
serious illness, such as cancer as well as heart disease.
The antibacterial properties of honey can
help clear infection in wounds, while its anti-inflammatory
action can ease pain and improve circulation, thus promoting
quicker healing and reduced scarring. Honey may also be effective
in the treatment of ulcers, stomachaches and dehydration.
Honey is an excellent source of easily assimilated
energy and has been found to be one of the most effective
forms of carbohydrates to ingest just prior to exercise, and
an excellent carbohydrate source for post-workout muscle recuperation
and energy repletion. This could translate into greater endurance
during a workout or a race. Honey appears to be a carbohydrate
source that is relatively mild in its effects upon blood sugar
compared to other carbohydrate sources.
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Health Tip:
Have you thought about how great it would be to include your
family in your pursuit to exercise more regularly? Family
exercise will improve the health of your loved ones, make
exercise more fun, and at the same time develop stronger connections
between all of you. With a little creativity, you can find
a way to make it work for everyone.
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