Honey is a naturally golden liquid with rich nutrient content that is valued in many cultures around the world due to its purity and benefits. Honey is also widely used as healthy supplement as well as an alternative medicine to prevent and treat some kind of  disease. Although honey is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals and is also an antioxidant that helps maintain a healthy body, it still contains sugars that should be considered when it is consumed. It is better if we know how to consume honey in the right way to gain its benefits.

Know the Type of Honey

When you choose honey in store, you may find a label on the honey packaging, such as raw, pure, organic or unfiltered. Each type of honey is different, for example, pure honey which is made from 100% real honey without additives, while raw honey that is processed without overheating. We also may find  organic honey that is obtained from organic plant pollen and unfiltered where the honey is not separated from the pollen. You can do research first before choosing the most suitable honey for your purpose. Several types of honey have different colors and textures, so even though all are different, they still deliver some great benefits.

Pay Attention to the Honey Purity

If you want to get the best out of the honey you buy, of course, you have to consider its purity and authenticity. The biggest problem you may face when buying honey is the difficulty of knowing whether the honey is pure or mixed. Like other food commodities, honey is also not free from counterfeiting, it is very easy to deceive consumers because honey basically tastes sweet. Commercial honey is often mixed with a glucose, high-fructose corn syrup, and other ingredients you wouldn’t expect at all.

Things to Avoid After Consuming Honey

Honey should not be consumed with hot water because it can eliminate its benefits and should be consumed with normal temperature or slightly warm water. If you consume honey, you should not go to sleep immediately, although many people do it. Even though it contains vitamins and minerals, honey also contains sugar which is quite high so it is not good to be consumed excessively before going to bed. In addition, when you consume honey, do not combine it with other sweet foods because it can raise blood sugar levels drastically.

Those are some things you need to know if you want to get the maximum benefits of honey. Pure honey from Madurasa is suitable to be used as a sugar substitute but make sure you consume it the right way.