Enzymes: enzymes are vital to your body for digestion, your immunity and all other metabolic and regenerative processes. So your body needs enzymes to walk, talk, breathe, digest food and function. Without enzymes you would cease to be! Cooking destroys enzymes - so raw honey is packed full of enzymes.
Pollen: a bee superfood is one of the finest natural remedies around. It’s a nutrient powerhouse, high in protein.
Honey also contains trace elements picked up by the bees as they go from plant to plant. These elements depend on the source of the honey, so it could have varying small amounts of minerals like zinc and selenium, as well as some vitamins; antioxidants and amino acids.
Honey is free of preservatives or other additives as the bees have dehydrated it - a wonderful, healthy preservation method.
Honey gives you Natural Energy. Our body's use carbohydrates as their primary fuel. Honey is a natural carbohydrate source (17 grams per tablespoon) making it perfect for your working muscles. Honey can help maintain muscle glycogen, (aka stored carbohydrates), which gives athletes the boost they need when they need it most.
Honey is a Cough Suppressant. Humans have used honey for centuries to help with common colds. Honey is a natural and effective cough medicine. A spoonful of honey helps a sore throat.