Explaining the pros and cons of continuing to eat honey

Honey is rich in nutrients.

Some people may think, "If I keep eating honey, maybe I can live every day to the fullest?" However, you may be concerned about the calories. In this article, we will introduce the advantages and disadvantages of continuing to eat honey.

We will also tell you how to consume honey effectively without losing its nutrients, so if you want to live a healthy life every day, be sure to read to the end.

Honey Nutrients

First, let's look at the nutrients contained in honey.



*Some trace amounts are included.

Glucose and fructose, which account for more than 60% of the nutritional components of honey, are nutrients necessary for physical activity.

It is essential when you want to be energetic and keep your mind working.

Honey also contains minerals that help keep your skin in good condition and maintain bodily functions. Honey is not only sweet and delicious, it is also a food that contains a balanced amount of nutrients to keep the body healthy.

参照元:Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology "Food Composition Database"

Benefits you can expect from eating honey regularly

Honey, which is rich in nutrients necessary for a healthy life, is sometimes called the "perfect food." What kind of benefits can you get from eating honey every day?

Here are some of the benefits you can expect from eating honey regularly:

Benefit 1: Supports a healthy everyday life

Glucose and fructose, the main components of honey, are nutrients that provide daily energy.

Glucose and fructose are sugars called "monosaccharides" that are quickly absorbed into the body and become energy to power the body and brain. Although monosaccharides are the same type of sugar, they are easier to break down and put less strain on the body when digested than sucrose, a component of sugar, or the starch contained in white rice.

If you feel tired, try eating honey. It's the perfect way to replenish your energy after exercise or studying, or in between housework or work.

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Benefit 2: Helps with nutritional intake

Honey contains a good balance of nutrients that are good for the body, so you can easily get nutrition while enjoying your meals. It has just the right amount of sweetness and a unique flavor, and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, such as dissolving it in drinks or spreading it on bread. Trying to use honey instead of sugar, with a little ingenuity, may change your daily life.

By the way, honey is said to be as sweet as white sugar, which is about three times its volume.

For example, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of honey for 3 tablespoons of white sugar.

This means that you can feel the sweetness of honey in smaller quantities than with sugar.

Honey also has a lower energy content, so if you're concerned about your figure, why not try incorporating it into your regular diet?

Benefit 3: Gives skin firmness

Firm skin makes you look younger, right?

Honey is also recommended for those who want to maintain firm skin forever.

Honey contains ingredients that help protect the skin's moisture and keep it healthy, supporting your daily skin care.

Benefit 4: You can live a refreshing life every day

If you continue to eat honey, your body will be cleansed from the inside out, allowing you to spend each day feeling refreshed.

Consuming honey increases the number of good bacteria in your body. And the good bacteria will help you stay healthy.

Start by adding a tablespoon of honey to your breakfast and you'll have a fresh, clean-smelling morning.

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Concerns about eating too much honey

Honey is good for the body and has many beneficial effects, so it's a food you'll want to eat every day, but you should be careful about how much you consume. Read on to find out what the disadvantages of eating too much honey are.

Disadvantages: It puts a strain on the liver

Fructose, the main component of honey, is metabolized in the liver, so consuming too much of it can put a strain on the liver.

Some of the fructose is converted into glucose in the liver, but if there is too much of it, it becomes neutral fat and accumulates in the body. If neutral fat continues to increase, it can eventually lead to fatty liver. Fatty liver is a factor that impairs blood flow throughout the body, causing various adverse effects such as fatigue and stiff shoulders.

However, as long as you don't consume too much honey, it won't put a strain on your liver and should help you live an active life every day.

Disadvantages: May cause abdominal pain

As mentioned earlier, honey is gentle on the stomach, but eating too much of it can have the opposite effect. If you consume too much of the sugar and gluconic acid contained in honey, you may have loose stools or experience stomach pain.

Some people may think of "botulinum bacteria" when they hear "eating too much honey gives you a stomach ache." Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that is found in large quantities in soil, and may also be present in honey. Although botulinum bacteria can cause stomach aches, they are basically killed by the action of human intestinal bacteria, so it is unlikely that this is the cause of stomach aches.

However, infants under one year old have immature intestinal development and are at risk of developing food poisoning from botulinum toxin. Please remember that "it is forbidden to give honey to children under one year old."

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What is the appropriate amount of honey to consume?

So far, we have explained the benefits of continuing to eat honey and the disadvantages of eating too much.

That said, I'm sure there are many people who wonder, "What exactly is the appropriate amount?"

First of all, there is no problem with eating honey every day. However, the recommended daily intake is about 30g, or about 2 tablespoons. If you eat more than this, there is a high possibility that you are consuming too much.

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Does honey help you lose weight? What is the "Honey at Night Diet"?

Have you ever heard that "eating honey before going to bed will slim your body line"? The "nighttime honey diet" has been talked about in various media and has become a hot topic. It is said that taking a tablespoon of honey before going to bed will support your diet.

Many people have used this method and have had success losing weight.

However, there are some rules for the nighttime honey diet, and you won't get any results if you continue doing it incorrectly. Let's take a look at those rules right away.

▼ Rules for the nighttime honey diet

Take 1 tablespoon of honey 30 minutes to 1 hour before bedtime.

・ Limit alcohol consumption

- Avoid foods high in carbohydrates and fats

- Take in plenty of vitamins and minerals

- Finish dinner at least 3 hours before going to bed

If you look at the rules above, you can see that it's not a magical method like "Just take honey before going to bed and you'll lose weight." Dieting requires effort to follow the rules and continue.

It is recommended that you lick the honey as is so as not to ingest any excess energy other than the honey.

How to effectively incorporate honey

If you're going to eat honey, you want to incorporate it into your daily life in the most effective way. Here are some points you shouldn't forget when incorporating honey into your daily life.

Tip 1: Do not heat

If you want to make sure you get all of the nutrients from honey, it's best not to heat it, as some of the nutrients in honey are reduced by heating.

The enzymes contained in honey are also sensitive to high temperatures, and are inactivated and lose their effectiveness above 60°C. If you need to heat it, be careful not to let it exceed 60°C. It is also best to let honey cool a little before adding it to drinks or milk.

There are also honey products that have been heat-treated and those that have not. If you want to enjoy high nutritional value and natural flavor, we recommend purchasing honey that has not been heat-treated.

Tip 2: Use it instead of sugar

An easy way to incorporate honey into your daily life is to use it as a sugar substitute.

Honey is said to be as sweet as about three times its volume of white sugar.

For example, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of honey for 3 tablespoons of white sugar.

This means you can get the same sweetness with about 1/3 the amount of sugar.

Here is a summary of the calories and carbohydrates for honey and other sugars.



参照元:文部科学省「日本食品標準成分表(八訂)増補2023年」

Honey is sweeter than sugar and has a low energy content, which is a plus.

In addition to being low in calories, honey is also excellent as a seasoning when you want to add a natural sweetness and richness to your dishes. When using it in cooking, the standard is 7-8g of honey for every 10g of sugar. When making stews or dressings, try using honey instead of sugar. It will give your dish a different flavor than usual.

Tip 3: Add to yogurt

Honey and yogurt are a good combination because yogurt contains many good bacteria such as bifidobacteria and lactic acid bacteria. The sugar in honey is an ingredient that supports these good bacteria.

Eating honey and yogurt together will help you feel refreshed every day. It is even more effective if you eat it with fruits that are rich in dietary fiber. Simply mix 1 tablespoon of honey with 100g of plain yogurt to make delicious, healthy "honey yogurt."

Add fruit if you like and enjoy.

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Eat a moderate amount of honey to maintain a healthy lifestyle

This time, we explained the advantages and disadvantages of continuing to eat honey.

Honey contains sugar, which provides energy to move the body, as well as nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. There is no doubt that it is a food that will help you stay healthy every day.

However, be careful not to overeat as this can put a strain on your body.

Aim for about 30g, or 2 tablespoons, per day and incorporate it into your daily life.

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