THE

BENEFITS
OF HONEY
Prepared by : Chua Pei Yong
Lecturer : Mdm . Charanjit Kaur
SBV0072 Communication Skill
For Medical Science 1
Definition and History
Honey is a sweet food made by some insects
which is bee using nectar from flowers
Its name comes from the English hunig, and it
was the first and most widespread sweetener
used by man.
Legend has it that Cupid dipped his love arrows
in honey before aiming at unsuspecting
lovers.  At 2100 B.C. where it was mentioned
in Sumerian and Babylonian cuneiform
writings, the Hittite code, and the sacred
writings of India and Egypt.
Benefits of Honey
Nature’s energy booster
vnatural source of carbohydrates which provide
strength and energy to our bodies,
vboosting the performance and endurance
vreduce muscle fatigue of athletes
vkeep levels of blood sugar fairly constant 
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Immunity System Builder
vimprove digestive system
vTypical honey analysis:
Fructose: 38.2%

Glucose: 31.3%

Sucrose: 1.3%

Maltose: 7.1%

Water: 17.2%

Higher sugars: 1.5%

Ash: 0.2%

Other/undetermined: 3.2%

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Honey Nutritional value per 100 g
Energy 1,272 kJ (304 kcal)

Carbohydrates 82.4 g

Sugars 82.12 g

Dietary fiber 0.2 g

Fat 0 g

Protein 0.3 g

Water 17.10 g

Riboflavin (Vit. B2)0.038 mg (3%)

Niacin (Vit. B3)0.121 mg (1%)

Pantothenic acid (B5)0.068 mg (1%)

Vitamin B60.024 mg (2%)

Folate (Vit. B9)2 μg (1%)

Vitamin C 0.5 mg (1%)

Calcium 6 mg (1%)
Iron 0.42 mg (3%)
Magnesium 2 mg (1%)

Phosphorus 4 mg (1%)

Potassium 52 mg (1%)

Sodium 4 mg (0%)

Zinc 0.22 mg (2%)

Weight Loss
vLowering of cholesterol levels


vMobilizes the extra deposited fat in the

body allowing it to be utilized as energy for
normal functions


vwithout the loss of energy and appetite

v
 Improve Digestion of Gastrointestinal Tract


v containing prebiotics -- nutrients that stimulate the growth of

probiotic Acidophillus and Bifidus bacteria
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v Research conducted at Michigan State University has shown

that honey, a natural sweetener comprising
vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and antioxidants, contains a
number of fermentable carbohydrates including a variety of
oligosaccharides that can function as prebiotics and
enhance the growth, activity and viability of bifidobacteria
in milk, and fermented dairy products such as yoghurts.
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v help carry moisture through the digestive system and

therefore promoting healthy bowel movements


v encourages the production of short chain fatty acids, lowering

pH, inhibiting unhealthy bacteria land detoxifying
carcinogens in the diet


v prevent the leaking of undigested food fragments into the

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
Honey
For Hangover
Remedies
gentle on the stomach and contains a mix of
natural sugars such fructose
speed up the oxidation of alcohol by the liver
a 'sobering' agent
15ml of liquid honey with 80ml of orange juice
and 70ml of natural yogurt. Blend them
together until smooth.
For Sore Throats
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kill certain bacteria that causes the infection


Chinese believe that excess "heatiness" in the
body causes sore throat

Take a spoonful of honey to soothe the
inflammation or gargle with a mixture of two
tablespoons of honey, four tablespoons of
lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
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 H o n e y H a rve stin g Pro ce ss

A beekeeper removing frames from the A capped honey super frame Smoking the hive Using a blower to remove
hive bees from honey super prior to
removal to honey house

Opening the cells: Uncapping An uncapping Uncapping the cells by hand using Extracting the honey
an uncapping knife

Filtering the honey Pouring in pots

Video
 REFERENCES
1.www.wikipedia.rog/Honey

2. www.about.com/Honey
2.
3. www. islamic-world.net/sister/h15.htm

4.http://happyhomemaker88.wordpress.com/2007/11

5.www.about.com/video/honeylipbalm
2.
 Thank
You

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