Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Sugar or honey?

Appreciated and valued since ancient times for its beneficial health properties of our honey is a most precious treasure found in the castle in the world: the bee hive. Honey is known as the basic ingredient in masks that Queen Cleopatra used them to maintain their beauty and youth. Studies over time have shown that honey is a food not only effective in maintaining natural beauty, but also in maintaining whole body health.
In food, honey can successfully replace sugar. Why?
• Honey is rich in vitamins (especially B group), minerals and amino acids.• It is the only food that does not alter.• Has a high content of carbohydrates, which gives energy. From this point of view, honey is the fastest and most powerful natural energy.• Can be used as a remedy for colds.• It is rich in antioxidants, they are reliable allies in preventing cancer and heart disease.• Has a beneficial effect on major body system, and which include the digestive tract or respiratory tract.• Prevent infections.• It is a good cleanser, stimulaza digestion and metabolism and promotes bowel movements.
Because now we know the reasons for which honey is healthier than sugar, and find out which are the harmful effects of using sugar in your diet:• Obesity is a consequence of excessive consumption of sugar.• nicknamed "white poison" or "white death", and sugar cause a decrease in immunity. Thus, we are exposed to various diseases such as flu, bladder infections, sinusitis, lung disease, etc..• It affects the pancreas and nervous system.• Lack of calcium• dental disease caused by bacteria that forms on tooth surfaces using sugar as an energy source.• Cellulite• Sugar can easily reach the bloodstream and thus lead to hyperglycemia.
If we have not yet convinced of the benefits you can bring "liquor" produced by bees, we offer some practical advice. Our recommendations are designed to help you switch to a healthier lifestyle, and include honey and happiness.

    
* Instead of sugar, put honey in tea, coffee, milk or other drinks that need sweetening. Please note that honey is sweeter than sugar, for which be used in smaller amounts than this.

    
* One drink sweetened with honey can add mint leaves or fruit pieces. You get thus a pleasant aroma and a drink rich in nutrients.

    
* If you need to drink with the role of herbal remedies to treat various diseases, we recommend you drink these preparations with a mixture consisting of one teaspoon of honey dissolved in hot water.

    
* Pay special attention to products 'light'! Some of them contain even more harmful substances than sugar. Therefore, as a sugar substitute, honey is a healthy alternative even when you want to avoid weight gain.

    
* On a case by case basis, depending on the adopted nutrition program, you can count on the support of other sugar substitutes, such as:
• brown rice syrup, which contains a substance called maltose. Its advantage is that it does not cause sudden fluctuations of insulin levels, as is the case of sugar. This syrup is mostly used in cooking.• maple syrup that is obtained as follows: between February and April, harvested maple sap and syrup is prepared by boiling the sap.• barley malt syrup, which can be used in cooking, but only combined with other sweeteners, because it is sweeter than sugar in half.• Dark chocolate, this option is recommended for those who do not resist the urge to eat something sweet. However, in this case, the maximum amount recommended is 10g/zi.• Fresh fruit, unlike chocolate, is rich in vitamins and minerals. Nutritionists advice is that the fruit be eaten between meals and not after them as dessert.
Here nature provides us with a lot of alternatives to maintain our health and, thus, be more beautiful and full of life, optimism and a feeling you've got good times. And what could be nicer than to see the joy in the eyes of your side?

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