Follow us on Twitter: @foods4health1 Recipes4Health: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2bZhXBHIb51n1fE3VWPmcQ/videos To learn more about the health benefits of food, visit: http://www.benefitsoffood.blogspot.com Honey is more than just a sweetener that can help your food and drinks taste better. It is a natural energy source with a complex nutrient profile that can provide a number of benefits for our bodies while promoting our overall health. Honey is loaded with vitamins, minerals and body healthy compounds such as ascorbic acid. When it is mixed with warm water, it can actually enhance these healthy properties honey contains. You could always consume a tablespoon of raw honey, but mixing it in warm water is said to help break it down and allow it to enter your system faster and more efficiently. This has the added benefit of increasing nutrient absorption and uptake. Also, the water allows for increased hydration and blood flow. Now, lets discuss some of the amazing benefits of drinking honey mixed with warm water. 1. Honey and warm water is great for boosting your immune system. Honey is well known for its antibacterial effects. This allows the mixture to help clear out certain infections by stimulating our immune system to ward off and fight these infections. Honey is also a natural source of glucose which can also help against unwanted bad bacteria and boost our immune system. 2. This mixture is also a great source of antioxidants. It is best to try to consume organic raw honey if possible since this source will most likely have the highest concentration of antioxidants then processed varieties. The important antioxidants include phenols, organic acids and flavonoids. This high concentration of antioxidants can promote other health benefits for us, such as increasing cardiovascular health, lowering the risks of strokes and even promote eye health. 3. Drinking a glass of honey and warm water can also help to improve your cholesterol levels. Having high levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol is one of the risk factors for heart disease. It also can lead to unwanted fatty buildup in the arteries, leading to heart attacks. As some studies have indicated, consuming honey can actually help to reduce both total cholesterol levels, and more importantly, reduce bad LDL cholesterol in the body. Even better, it has also been found to significantly raise “good” HDL cholesterol. 4. This mixture is also great for those who would like to reduce inflammation in the body. As mentioned earlier, raw honey contains a high amount of flavonoids and polyphenols. This allows honey to help fight against inflammation, and even help to reduce chronic inflammation. This may help with decreasing pain and stiffness for some individuals if honey and water is consumed consistently. 5. Drinking this mixture can naturally provide energy and work as a natural energy booster. Raw honey is full of energy supplying natural sugars that can fuel you during the day. As well, when mixed with water, your body is better hydrated and this can increase blood flow to the brain. Honey and water is also a good supply of nutrients, which can help fuel your body and prevent low energy. 6. Consuming honey mixed with water can also help with proper digestion and promote bowel movements. Honey is known as a mild natural laxative. When mixed with water, it can help to stimulate the production of mucus within the intestine, allowing for toxins to be more efficiently flushed out. Honey can also help with mild constipation symptoms due to these benefits. Water is also great for flushing out toxins and promoting bowel movements. Try drinking this mixture in the morning for these benefits. 7. Lastly, drinking honey mixed with water can help to promote weight loss. This can be achieved since this drink can be used to replace soda and other sweet drinks that contain only empty calories. It can help with sweet cravings while also providing nutrients and health benefits. As well, honey and water can help with increasing energy, which may have the added benefit of helping you to be more active during the day and burn more calories. This drink is incredibly simple to make. Simply boil some water and pour it into a glass. Then add about 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of honey into the water. Allow it to cool to your desired temperature, stir, and then consume. You do not need a lot of honey if you are consuming this mixture consistently. As mentioned previously, raw, organic honey would be the best option for this recipe. DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. While we have tried to ensure that the information is sound and accurate, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. The information in this video should not be substituted for professional medical advice and opinions. If you are experiencing any ailments, serious or otherwise, always seek professional medical treatment and advice.