Manuka Honey earns a place in our super food hall of fame because of the impressive health and fitness benefits it gives you. Most honeys (aside from ‘hip hop hunnies’) are good for you, but Manuka takes the royal crown.
Here are 5 excellent reasons that you should be grabbing yourself a jar of Manuka Honey…
1 The common cold
Forget the flu jab, Manuka honeys immune-boosting capabilities make it an excellent pro-active solution to a truly common problem. Just two or three teaspoons daily will keep those pesky winter blues in check. In case you’ve already come down with a nasty bug, then a lovely hot cup of water with a teaspoon of Manuka Honey will have you feeling chipper in next to no time.
An incredible alternative to conventional medications without the horrible side effects!
2 Helping to make IBS much less Irritating!
If you are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) then I definitely won’t need to sell you on this one. Laboratory experiments have confirmed that Manuka Honey (used orally) can reduce colonic inflation as well as protect against structural damage. And we all know just how important it is to have a happy colon!
3 A Natural Cough Remedy
Maybe you have noticed the number of over the counter cough syrups are honey flavoured? There’s a really good reason for this, honey contains hydrogen peroxide. However, Manuka Honey works even better, not only because of its exceptionally high levels of hydrogen peroxide, but because it also includes several bioactive agents that are missing from lesser honeys.
4 Immune Boosting Abilities
Laboratory tests have shown that Manuka Honey includes properties the have the ability to raise the production of cytokine. These essential proteins help to support a more healthy immune response in the body.
This, along with the higher nutritional value of Manuka honey makes it a powerhouse for enhancing the immune system, helping to protect you from diseases and also keeping the body’s most vital system in excellent condition.
5 Reduces Hair Thinning
Manuka Honey is full of amino acids, nutrients and B-complex vitamins, all of which are food for the scalp! Just blend a teaspoon of Manuka Honey with a gentle conditioner to stimulate and nourish your hair follicles and put a stop to pre-mature hairloss.
Manuka Honey is not just excellent news for your hair at the root end, it’s also good for the tips! The hygroscopic nature of Manuka Honey prevents split ends and frizz!