If you love this recipe, you’ll also love my Honey & Pear Crostata.
Here are some ‘sweet facts’ about honey!
Honey possesses antimicrobial properties due to its low pH and some honey even has hydrogen peroxide!
These benefits are best demonstrated topically, making honey a choice for those who are doing DIY wound care for scrapes and bumps, natural acne spot treatment, or even topically for dandruff!
Honey has potential acute and chronic anti-inflammatory benefits due to nitric oxide inhibition.
Contains antioxidants, flavonoids and phenolic acids that may reduce oxidative stress and inflammation.
All of the above may have benefits in cases of ulcerative colitis!
In rat studies, there was a reduced gastric index , protected the gastric mucosa from lesions, and preserved gastric mucosal glycoprotein after ingestion of Manuka honey.
BEWARE: Honey is high FODMAP so many cause symptoms of IBS!
HONEY IS SUGAR! Discuss your sugar intake with your practitioner.
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