Know these amazing health benefits of honey!

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: Honey is considered as one of the healthiest foods. One should include honey in their daily diet as it is one of the simplest ways to prevent various diseases. Honey is a great alternative to white sugar as it is healthy and promotes many health benefits.

Here are some health benefits of honey which we all should know:

Prevents cancer and heart disease

Honey helps in reducing the risk of some cancer and heart disease because of its flavonoids, antioxidants content in it.

Reduces ulcers and other gastrointestinal disorders

Regular consumption of honey helps in treating ulcers and bacterial gastroenteritis.

Good for skin

Because of its rich content of natural antioxidants that have antimicrobial properties, honey is a great anti-aging agent and moisturizer.

Fights acne

Being a natural antiseptic, honey helps in getting rid of pimples. It acts as an ideal cleansing agent, and soothes and heals your skin.

Good for eyes

Honey also helps in treating eye infection such as redness and itching of the eyes, trachoma, conjunctivitis and other similar diseases.