The Magic Local Honey has on Your Allergies

Food Article - A new study recently released called, The Potential use of Honey as a Remedy for Allergic Diseases: A Mini Review, highlighted some key new information on allergies and some possible relief from nature. Allergies are now effecting 30% - 40% of the worldwide population with young children being affected greatly according to the World Allergy Organization. The factors for the rise is well documented and includes such things as an increase or change in dietary habits and an increase in pollution and climate change. But is local honey, a sweet natural sweetener, a possible treatment for allergies?

Honey is a beautiful natural food that is local harvested here in Florida from nectar and plant sweet deposits that is gathered, processed and eventually stored by bees. Over history, many people have used this natural beauty to treat a nasty cough and soothe the upper respiratory tract area, the mouth and throat.

What New Research Says

New studies have suggested that honey could be effective against certain types of allergic diseases. And it suggested the type of honey, type of bee or the flora source, could be a big part of having a greater chance for a positive outcome for honey to combat allergies. A specific type of honey from Australia and New Zealand called, Manuka honey showed some positive signs as it was able to inhibit allergic disease.

Studies have shown some positive improvements against certain types of allergic illnesses that support honey actually can contribute positively as an anti-allergic agent. There is some hope that is coming from limited research that just maybe a little bit of local honey a day could give some much needed relief for you or your children. Probably worth a try at least to see if it helps and do a little of your own research.

A Chef Strategy to Utilize Honey in Family Fun and Healthy Meals

A fun Chef tip, substitute a quality local honey such as Thomas Honey, our family's favorite from the North Florida region, specifically the Gallberry type of honey, instead of using a typical grocery store syrup that has highly processed sugar plus high amounts of sugar (22+ grams of sugar usually per serving) as well as processed corn syrup, high fructose, artificial flavors and caramel color.

A few recipe ideas for honey, add a tablespoon of your favorite local honey like I mentioned above to your favorite blueberry buckwheat pancakes, whole grain toast or hot tea for a touch of sweetness and other possible benefits related to improving your self-care.

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