HONEY: Sweet substance that can help in weight reduction.

 

Honey was known to be beneficial for health in many different ways. Honey acts as antioxidant to the body and it is good for skin, when mixed with lime water and taken known to reduce weight. Now new findings reveal that, studies also show that taking a spoon or two of honey before going to bed can be helpful in reducing accumulated fat in the body.

Honey is known to have a composition which makes it the perfect fuel for the brain, which is the most energy consuming organ. Studies show that liver is the only organ that can provide brain with immediate calories, and consuming honey can help liver provide these calories for the brain.
 
The metabolic rate of the body at night is low, and according to experts, the amount of fat calories that body burns increases during the night as compared to the day. When awake a person’s metabolic activity tends to use glucose calorie more than the fat calorie. Liver is known to provide the brain with the calories it needs while a person is asleep. If the liver is depleted, the brain tends to produce more stress hormones and tends to consume more glucose, leaving one hungry and tried once the person awakens, this process may cause accumulation of body fat.

Honey with cinnamon can also help reduce weight. This combination will reduce toxins in the body and also improve digestion process. It also lowers the pH of the body and helps one feel more energetic throughout the day.   

Despite its benefits honey has some adverse effects it too much of it consumed through the day. Eating too much honey can lower the body’s capacity to absorb nutrients; it can also cause stomach cramps, consuming too much honey over time might cause gastric problems, it can also cause erosion of teeth enamel as it is slightly acidic in nature. It is essential to consume right amount of honey as like any other food items it has its side effects.