Steemit friends, how are you all? Hope you are all well by the grace of Allah. I am also fine by the grace of Allah. Today, I will participate in the new contest from Steem For Ladies brought by the Honorable Admin @patjewell. The name of the contest is "Choices! What will it be? #30-Honey " Thank you Steem For Ladies for bringing the contest to us.

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What is honey?

Honey has been used as a natural delicious item for thousands of years.
Honey is a sweet substance collected by bees. Bees collect nectar from various flowers with their long tongues and store it in their stomachs. The enzymes in the bees' stomachs break down the complex sugars in the nectar into simple sugars. Worker bees use their wings to evaporate water from the nectar to condense it and turn it into honey.

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How do we get honey?

There are several methods of collecting honey. One method is to collect honey naturally from bees' combs. Bees take honey from various flowers in their stomachs and store it in a cup. Hundreds of bees under a queen bee collect honey in this way. When it is full, the beekeepers collect the honey.

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• Storage of honey: -
  Honey is a useful item or food. So, it needs to be preserved very carefully. There are various methods of preserving honey. Some of them are given below: -
• In container: -
  An air-tight container is required for honey storage. The container should be clean and airtight. This will keep the honey good for a long time.

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• Dry place: -
  A cool and dry place is required for honey storage. Care should be taken while selecting the place so that the sunlight does not fall on it directly. It is not necessary to keep it in the refrigerator. Only a clean place is required.

• Food grade: -
  Honey storage containers should be food-grade.

• Don’t mix water: -
  Avoid mixing water with honey. Contact with water can spoil honey.

• Temperature: -
  The best storage temperature for honey is usually between 10C to 70C.
  What are the nutrients in honey?
  Honey is rich in nutrients such as: -

• Carbohydrates: -
  Honey is mainly composed of sugars. It is rich in carbohydrates. And carbohydrates are the source of energy.

• Water: -
  Honey contains 17% to 20% water. The water is very beneficial for our body.

• Vitamins: -
  Honey is rich in vitamins.
  It contains minerals like vitamin B, vitamin calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.

• Antioxidants: -
  Honey contains a variety of antioxidants that protect cells from oxidative stress. It also helps prevent chronic diseases.

• Enzymes: -
  Enzymes are found in honey. Enzymes play a role in protecting the health of the body and preserving honey.

• Amino Acids: -
  Honey contains small amounts of amino acids that act as building blocks of protein.

• Phytochemicals: -
  Honey contains various compounds derived from plants which it is beneficial for health.
  

Benefits of consuming honey: -

For ages, honey is known to us as a beneficial ingredient. People have many benefits from consuming honey. Some of the benefits of honey are mentioned below.

• Cough or sore throat is similar to: -
  Honey is used as a primary treatment for cough or sore throat. Honey mixed with hot water or tea is very beneficial.

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• Cure of Anger: -
  Since honey has antimicrobial properties, it helps in healing body burns and rashes.
• Source of Power: -
  Honey is a source of energy. It is rich in carbohydrates that convert into energy. Honey is very beneficial, especially for those who need physical strengthening.

• Honey has many benefits for people. In skin care: -
  Honey is very beneficial for skin care. It plays a role in hydrating the skin, reducing acne, and increasing radiance.

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• Aids in digestion: -
  Eating honey removes bad digestion in the body. Digestion of food works well.
• To keep weight under control: -
  Honey helps people to control their weight. But it should be consumed in a certain amount. It can also be consumed as a substitute for sugar.
• Helps in enhancing the taste of food: -
  By adding honey to various sweet foods, the taste of the food increases. The characteristics of the food increases.

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• Cosmetic Uses: -
  Honey is used in hair care and facial cosmetics. It is good for hair and skin.
  

Disadvantages of honey: -

• Honey is definitely a delicious food, but it is important to be careful when eating it, because it is high in sugar, which can lead to weight gain and many health problems.
• Many people may be allergic to honey, so be careful before consuming honey.
• Honey should not be eaten. It should be informed about its quality and then consumed. Otherwise, health problems may arise.

Conclusion: -

All in all, I want to say. Although it has some disadvantages, the benefits of honey are many. And regular and moderate consumption of honey is absolutely necessary for our good health.

I like to invite three lady friends to participate in this contest @jollymonoara @mahadisalim @m-fdo

Thank you all of you for reading my post. I hope you will like my Article. I am leaving today.

Allah Hafez.