What is Raw Honey and Why is It Better Than Pasteurized?

superfood Evolution presents raw honey and its benefits over pasteurized real raw honey comes straight from the Beehive and is a potent superfood sweetener gathered by one of the most profound creatures on planet Earth the honeybee unlike much of the processed honey most people are used to Raw unpasteurized Honeys are nothing like these common highly glycemic watered down versions pure Honeys are unheated natural sweeteners that still retain all of the nutrients enzymes and medicinal compounds that honey is known for honey in this state is a living food high in antibacterial anti-fungal and antiviral properties used throughout the ages to reduce inflammation boost the immune system and Aid digestive functions raw honey can either be filtered or non-filtered yielding a number of consistencies ranging from a pourable thick surface to a dense crystallized paste non-filtered honey is by far the most medicinal honey available containing fragments of nutritious constituents like propis bpollen small Flex of honeycomb as well as different active enzymes beneficial to human health some types of raw honey are minimally processed to produce either a more fluid texture clearer color or to strain out these particles to create a more uniform product all honey labeled raw is never however Heat pasteurized beware of lowquality pasteurized commercial honey many of the commercial honey products found in mainstream grocery stores here in the US are Ultra filtered removing most of the nutrient-rich elements they are then high heat pasteurized which kills all beneficial microorganisms and other health-enhancing components pasteurization and extreme processing destroys Almost 100% of vitamins minerals and antioxidants and antibiotic properties typically found in abundance in true beehive honey some honey is not even honey but lowquality Chinese exports that are blends of either high fructose corn syrup Beach sugar lactose syrup with very little honey content these Honeys also typically have antibiotics added to them often referred to as funny honey by smallscale Honey producers this type of honey can be sold cheap and has been known to drive local beekeepers out of business some corporate honey manufacturers are also known to promote abusive and inhumane beekeeping techniques that involve high fructose corn syrup feeding and artificial insemination as well as the killing of the queen bee and replacing her with a younger artificially raised Queen We highly recommend supporting either local or smallscale companies who Embrace traditional local inseason only low stress beekeeping methods that ensure happy strong be colonies the best honey is certified raw and organic produced by beekeepers who maintain these respectful and healthy beekeeping practices history of be product consumption many primitive civilizations understood the natural power of honey as a healing food source and have been harvesting it from Wild beehives for thousands of years first early evidence of the human consumption of Honey dates back to prehistoric cave paintings in Spain over 8,000 years ago it is recorded in ancient biblical Chinese and Egyptian texts as well as mentioned throughout the ages by many naturalists and early pioneers of Western medicine numerous Native American tribes were also known to use harvested pollen and honey from Wild hives in ancient Egypt unprocessed honey was used for embomb the dead and considered a sacred food often made into Cakes as a gift to the gods human efforts to domesticate wild bees is depicted in Egyptian art about 4,500 years ago however a complete understanding of bee colonies did not occur until the 18th century when Europeans first created the movable beehive in addition to Honey The Beehive also produces propolis honeycomb bee pollen and the infamous royal jelly reserved exclusively for the queen bee and her larvae all of these bee products have been consumed extensively throughout human history what is raw honey honey is a very sweet food created by different species of honeybees most commonly in the genus apus who collect the sugary Nectar close to the vicinity of their hive location the harvested nectar is converted to Honey by a regurgitation and water evaporation process and is stored inside the cells of the wax honeycomb the nectar is partially digested by the bees who add enzymes through salivary secretion which change the chemical structure and pH levels Inver and digestive acids naturally hydr the sucrose content in the nectar into glucose and fructose interestingly all nectar collecting worker bees are female and work together as a group to achieve this objective because the nectar is high in water and yeast content that would soon ferment inside the hive the honeybee remarkably knows to Fan its wings to create a strong Breeze or draft of air across the honeycomb this speeds up the evaporation process and concentrates the sugars when the moisture content is dropped below 18% the bees cap the honey containing honeycomb cell with fresh wax when honey is ripe it is ready for Harvest by The Beekeeper if using sustainable beekeeping practices The Beekeeper always leaves a portion of honey for the hive population much of this honey is used by bees particularly in off Seasons when other food sources chiefly nectar and po pollen are in short supply typically bees produce 50 to 100 times more honey than they would potentially need in the winter months most of the year a bee diet is primarily made of nectar pollen and water not honey necessarily raw honey may not be for everyone raw honey although not technically considered a raw vegan food by some vegans and raw foodists can be an extremely beneficial alternative sweetener for active individuals but like other high glycemic sugars should be used in moderation and is best suited for constitutions who primarily use carbohydrates as a fuel source consuming any kind of Honey or other sugars with a high glycemic index is not recommended for diabetics or those with candida overgrowth as it will cause a substantial increase in blood sugar and promote the proliferation of non-beneficial yeast strains in addition individuals with any form of cancer or a history of tumor growth should largely avoid all concentrated sweeteners and fruit sources generally following a no or low sugar diet protocol using zerog glycemic sugars like monk fruit Stevia or lanto raw Honey's nutritional value and quality raw honey contains an abundance of nutritional elements and a broad spectrum of vitamins minerals antioxidants and amino acids some of these nutrients include vitamin C riboflavin nasin pantothenic acid and other B vitamins along with minerals such as calcium iron potassium zinc magnesium phosphorus and manganese the antioxidant and free radical Scavenging activity found in unpasteurized honey comes from its rich flavonoid and polyphenol content some of the flavonoids and natural honey may include appenine penin cerol cors galangin chrissen and hesperitin some of the phenolic acids present may include alic cafeic pumic and ferulic acids as we mentioned raw unfiltered honey can contain specks of bollen propis and honeycomb that integrate into the honey as smaller sized molecules but are usually not visually noticeable the amounts of these ingredients can vary greatly from honey to honey in a published study in the the Journal of nutrition and Metabolism analyzing the effects of natural raw unprocessed honey on human health it was observed that the intake of honey as food and Medicine resulted in high nutritional benefit and therapeutic promise the Botanical origin plays prominent roles on the bioavailability of natural Honey's phytochemical compounds which consequently has effects on the biological activity of honey all raw Honeys fluctuate in quality and nutritional value according to the sources of nectar collection raw or real honey is usually labeled according to what flowers it is obtained from as each comprise their own set of nutritive properties some popular types of Honey include those sourced from wild flowers Alfalfa Clover buckwheat or other specialty types like Manuka and Cedar Juju be tree in the same 2012 study previously mentioned it states that irrespective of the flower Source variety and number monop poly floral or Blended honey type concentration B sting or stingless all contain antioxidants and exhibit various degrees of biochemical activities attributable to Natural Honey's potency and value as a neutral agent the only completely accurate way to confirm the flower source is by analyzing samples of the pollen a technique referred to as molisso Pony a bees pollen when observed closely can tell us many things about the honey like the plant species in which it was derived and if it contains any contaminants like pesticides herbicides or heavy metals from the environment these pollutants are common in non-organic crop sourced honey and large-scale beehive production which often transports their bees to pollinate conventionally grown agriculture crops contains beneficial digestive [Music] enzymes natural living honey contains therapeutic amounts of both be pollen and propis in addition to beneficial enzymes that help to improve digestion the primary enzymes present in raw honey include invertase amas glucose oxidase with smaller amounts of others like catalase beta glucosidase protease esterase and acid phosphatase as with other nutrients in Honey the levels of these enzymes can vary widely according to region and flower Source enzymes especially Ines play a vital role in transforming the nectar collected by bees into honey these enzymes can help to produce other useful compounds naturally available in many raw Honeys like gluconic acid hydrogen peroxide dextrin and maltose the enzymes available additionally help us to digest honey and its sugars a quality not often found in other sweeteners in the past the amalay content in Honey was frequently used as an indicator of Honey quality especially in European countries it is present in varying quantities in all raw unheated honey and produces both maltose and dextrin from longchain starches providing a sweeter flavor amalay is an essential enzyme in honey that helps to break it down making it easier to digest when consumed contains B pollen and propis B pollen is a top 10 superfood for its nutritional benefits protein and concentrated enzymes the pollen and honey is the main constituent responsible for its amino acid content all of these pollen granules are traditionally harvested in separate collection trays from the actual honey unfiltered honey does include tiny bits of pollen and contributes to its nutrient Rich quality honey bees collect a resinous substance called propolis used for constructing and maintaining their beehives often referred to as bee glue a mixture of waxes essential oils resins and pollen honey bees use it to seal and ster ize The Hive from outside contamination as it possesses strong antibacterial and antibiotic attributes propis is also used to sanitize the lining of brooded cells used for laying eggs like B pollen small particles of propolis resin are also found in raw honey and add immensely to its value as a superfood sweetener propolis contains beneficial compounds and health supporting properties as a natural antibiotic and antiseptic agent antiseptic and antibiotic properties of raw honey unpasteurized honey has been used throughout the centuries as a food source as well as a medicinal remedy in the treatment of various ailments from mild conditions like sore throats and arthritis to more serious health issues like gastrointestinal ulcers and bronchitis when used topically it is also a powerful skin healer commonly used as dressing for wounds rashes Burns and as an ingredient in facial masks external use increases circulation to the affected region stimulates the regrowth of tissue speeds healing and helps to prevent scarring of the skin different from antibiotics which kill all bacteria and interfere with intercellular metabolic pathways honey provides antibiotic and antimicrobial actions through a combination of different properties its antiseptic qualities are due to certain chemical compounds like propis and hydrogen peroxide which exhibit strong an antibacterial attributes the enzyme glucose oxidase found in the nectar produces beneficial amounts of hydrogen peroxide when the honey is ripe the high sugar content of Honey also hinders the growth of many microbes as does its pH acidity raw honey is an effective immune system modulator containing antioxidant constituents phenolic acids and flavonoids typically used for treating colds and viral infections the consumption of honey can also act as a preventative before mild as well as more serious immune system disorders take root local honey is additionally known to provide relief from allergies when taken a few months before pollen season anti-inflammatory effects ingesting raw natural honey offers effects as an anti-inflammatory agent reducing the activities of both Cy oxygenase 1 and cyc oxygenase 2 the pharmacological inhibition of cyc oxy oase is known to alleviate symptoms of inflammation in one 2014 study analyzing the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of Honey the results showed that honey reduced pain perception especially inflammatory pain propolis is one of the constituents in Honey proven to reduce inflammation and pain when consumed or used topically to treat wounds or inflamed conditions raw honey is good for sleep herbalists around the world have used honey medically for centuries as a sleep aid and to soothe the nerves honey is often prescribed prior to bedtime to help promote the release of melatonin the hormone required for both the recovery and rebuilding of tissues during our rest State this theory is explained by what some people call the honey insulin melatonin cycle or the H ymn cycle in addition the enzyme glucose oxidase produces gluconic acid from glucose in Honey which helps in calcium absorption calcium is also known to contribute to the activation of melatonin raw honey is a great alternative sweetener because of its nutritive and medicinal properties but it is however a high glycemic sugar the glycemic index of Honey does fluctuate some according to its fructose content and other variables generally raw honey is viewed as having a lower GI than pasteurize honey the glycemic index is a numerical ranking of carbohydrates based on the rate of glycemic conversion and the rise of blood sugar levels after digesting a food glycemic index comparison pasteurize honey GI of 55 to 58 raw honey GI of 35 to 48 table sugar GI of 58 to 65 1 tablespoon of unprocessed honey typically contains 17 G of carbohydrates and about 64 calories the main sugars in natural unheated honey include fructose 32 to 38 % and glucose 24 to 31% other sugars include maltose galactose small amounts of sucros and 4 to 5% fuligo saccharides or fos prebiotics that promote the growth of non-pathogenic intestinal microflora when consuming natural sweeteners with a high sugar content like honey coconut sugar or AG agave nectar it is important to not overdo it and always use them in moderation within a health-promoting diet diet avoid raw honey if you have issues with candida overgrowth or parasites as most of its sugars will feed their growth and proliferation it is best under such conditions to consume low glycemic sweeteners like Stevia lacanto yakon root syrup monk fruit coconut nectar and sometimes Luma what is colony collapse disorder colony collapse disorder is a fairly recent phenomenon whereby bee populations around the world seem to be disappearing and reducing in size mainly happening within the large- scale commercial beekeeping industry there are many theories about what exactly is causing this occurrence scientists believe it is a combination of different factors including pesticide use like neonicotinoids monocrop agriculture as well as habitat loss as we shift over to a more sustainable organic way of growing food incorporating permaculture practices and reducing our carbon footprint backyard beekeeping can be a simple and effective way to make an impact one nurtured beehive at a time types of raw honey honey is sourced from different flowers that are located near the hive depending on the be species they can Harvest nectar from One exclusive flower or a variety of different ones located within a 1 to Four mile radius each type of Honey holds a unique composition of nutrients and flavors relative to its derived various types and grades of raw Honeys are available commercially some are completely unfiltered While others are filtered to provide a clear liquid type consistency honey straight from the hive is a blend of both liquid and solid sugar crystals and can range from yellow white to dark Amber or black and every color in between depending on the floral origin honey can have a more crystallized texture which can turn a lighter cream color from the glucose crystals as well as wax pollen and prob content or it can be a clear viscus type syrup which contains a higher amount of water content purchasing be products the best Honeys are purchased directly from the beekeepers themselves in the communities you live in sometimes farmers markets are good places to find local honey made from small scale beekeeping operations we also love to talk directly with beekeepers whenever possible they are usually very interesting people with a lot of information about honey and bees in general local Honeys are additionally beneficial to consume as they can potentially help you to adapt to pollen sensitivities building allergic immunity in the locations you reside consuming honey for allergies is usually recommended over ingesting the straight B pollen as pollen concentrations can cause severe allergic reactions for a select group of people we believe it is important to support your local beekeeper ERS or purchase your B products from reputable companies as opposed to commercial mass-produced B product operations who inhumanely treat their beehive colonies or adhere to unsustainable beekeeping practices it is best to consume honey that is forged from grasses trees plants and wild flowers far away from any possible environmental pollutants organic raw honey is certified according to the land in which the bees harvest the nectar with required pollen testing for potential contaminants our personal favorite commercial varieties weeb contains all three nutritional elements including pollen propolis as well as honeycomb creating a creamy textured and result produced from biodynamic floral sources Manuka Healing Honey created by the Synergy company the makers of many superfood products handh harvested in New Zealand it is an organic raw manuka honey ecobee Farms Ys ecobe Farms is a 4 generation Hands-On beekeeping business they are the Pioneers in certified organic beeping in North America receiving Organic certification in 1995 honey Pacifica cold pack Coastal Californian honey is produced from a variety of coastal blossoms in Southern California mountain RADS herbal raw honey spreads these are medicinal raw unheated Honeys infused with different herbs four different varieties are available for Sleep inflammation allergies and immune Health barani Wildflower Honey barani Honey comes from bees that live on the barani olive Orchard this raw honey is characterized by light floral flavors and fine textured crystals it is unheated pure unpasteurized and unprocessed non land honey a sometimes hard toin specialty brand derived from many different superfoods as well as non blossoms produced on the Hawaiian island of Kawai and created by Health educator David wolf it is one of the best available precautions raw honey can be dangerous to infants under one year of age as their intestinal tracts are not strong enough to fight off potentially harmful bacteria unpasteurized honey sometimes contains dormant endospores of the bacterium clostridium botulinum which can be lethal to newborn babies and [Music] infants [Music] thanks for watching and for more unhealthy sweeteners visit our website at superfoods forup health.com for trusted sources of highquality honey be sure and check the links in the description box below this video we would appreciate a thumbs up if you found it useful and be sure and check out these other related [Music] videos [Music]

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Length: 23min 35sec (1415 seconds)

Published: Tue Aug 04 2015