![golden line.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPNftLA64k9MJx1PuvCfui2EW4cCLqdMWJb53BrbRURjg/golden%20line.png) # HONEY AND ITS BENEFITS ![golden line.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPNftLA64k9MJx1PuvCfui2EW4cCLqdMWJb53BrbRURjg/golden%20line.png) Good day steemians, How're you a doing? Today I'll be buttressing on a very important and educative aspect of Honey. In this contest I'll be educating us on "Honey and it's Benefits" ![IMG_20210830_145834.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmX53pnGiMdHXk43a3sRaoX3uNzX5AoPn6oEyvkkbQv99S/IMG_20210830_145834.jpg) [source](canva.com) ![golden line.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPNftLA64k9MJx1PuvCfui2EW4cCLqdMWJb53BrbRURjg/golden%20line.png) # BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF HONEY ![golden line.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPNftLA64k9MJx1PuvCfui2EW4cCLqdMWJb53BrbRURjg/golden%20line.png) Honey is a thick and sweetened fluid which can be gotten from bees. Honey is very natural because it doesn't have any medical complications. Nectars from plants or flowers which are being sucked in by insects (bees) contain sugary contents which can be further ingested by bees and used in the creation or production of Honey. Honey is widely consumed by the world as it is a very natural sweetener which is very healthy and has numerous benefits when being consumed. ![golden line.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPNftLA64k9MJx1PuvCfui2EW4cCLqdMWJb53BrbRURjg/golden%20line.png) # SOURCES OF HONEY ![golden line.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPNftLA64k9MJx1PuvCfui2EW4cCLqdMWJb53BrbRURjg/golden%20line.png) Honey is widely produced from honeybees and some other insects too. The most common source of honey is from Honey Bees and these insects store honey in their hives in for of combs. A bee's habitat is its hive and inside its hive you have numerous of honeycombs (storage form of honey by bees). Sources of honey include: ### • Honey Bees ### • Stingless Bess ### • From other insects in the form of Honeydew ![IMG_20210830_150111.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfGadc2T3DJChN52ZF8SrwhAzQTdttC1ZKyxmDnH5gEnL/IMG_20210830_150111.jpg) [source](https://www.google.com/search?q=honey&tbm=isch&tbs=il:cl&client=ms-android-xiaomi-rev1&prmd=imvxn&hl=en-US&sa=X&ved=0CAAQ1vwEahcKEwjg2sbn8tjyAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAw&biw=491&bih=956#imgrc=C4k1YbLR-zR2DM) ![golden line.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPNftLA64k9MJx1PuvCfui2EW4cCLqdMWJb53BrbRURjg/golden%20line.png) # USES OF HONEY ![golden line.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPNftLA64k9MJx1PuvCfui2EW4cCLqdMWJb53BrbRURjg/golden%20line.png) Honey can be used for many purposes. It can be used for both consumption and commercial purposes. The uses of honey are as stated below: • Honey is very beneficial to every human and can be used for food intake. Honey serves as a source of food. It can be consumed as food in other to produce daily energy which is being required by the human body. • Honey can also be used for baking purposes. It can be used in the production of cakes, breads or even snacks. • Honey can be used in the place of sugar as it can be used as a sweetener when taking beverages such as tea, coffee, etc. • Honey can be used for commercial purposes. That is it can be sold to generate income for an individual since it's widely appreciated and used by a good percentage of the world. Honey is very beneficial both for food and for sales purposes. ![golden line.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPNftLA64k9MJx1PuvCfui2EW4cCLqdMWJb53BrbRURjg/golden%20line.png) # FEATURES OF HONEY ![golden line.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPNftLA64k9MJx1PuvCfui2EW4cCLqdMWJb53BrbRURjg/golden%20line.png) • It is a very viscous (thick) fluid • It is a sweetener • It is semisolid in nature (very thick and sticky) • It is mostly brown in colour and very slimy • It is a form of carbohydrate since it can be consumed for the production of energy ![golden line.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPNftLA64k9MJx1PuvCfui2EW4cCLqdMWJb53BrbRURjg/golden%20line.png) # BENEFITS OF HONEY ![golden line.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPNftLA64k9MJx1PuvCfui2EW4cCLqdMWJb53BrbRURjg/golden%20line.png) ![IMG_20210830_145647.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXovXthwL1udwbwfM2R6io5t4hBZBjUENPmqcs12DfBhi/IMG_20210830_145647.jpg) [Source](https://www.google.com/search?q=honey&tbm=isch&tbs=il:cl&client=ms-android-xiaomi-rev1&prmd=imvxn&hl=en-US&sa=X&ved=0CAAQ1vwEahcKEwjg2sbn8tjyAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAw&biw=491&bih=956#imgrc=C4k1YbLR-zR2DM) 1. Honey can be used for the treatment of wounds, bruises and burns. 2. Honey can be used for the treatment of some infections since it contains components which are antibiotic in nature. 3. Honey can be used in the place of sugar in other to reduce the risk of getting diabetes. 4. Honey does not have any adverse medical effect and it's way better than sugar. 5. Honey can be used for the treatment of skin infections and it can also help in the enhancement of skin quality because it contains antioxidant components. 6. Honey can help in the stabilisation of blood pressure as it can serve as a means of controlling it. 7. Honey helps in fats and cholesterol regulation. It reduces the risk of developing excess cholesterol in the body. ![golden line.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPNftLA64k9MJx1PuvCfui2EW4cCLqdMWJb53BrbRURjg/golden%20line.png) # CONCLUSION ![golden line.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPNftLA64k9MJx1PuvCfui2EW4cCLqdMWJb53BrbRURjg/golden%20line.png) Honey is very beneficial and very good for the health. I'll recommend everyone to take honey instead of using sugar. Daily consumption of honey helps in providing the necessary energy required by the human body to carry out daily activities. I invite @samsteem1000 @stepsbyeleven @swaylee to partake in this contest