Honey on an empty stomach, diluted in liquid, is one example that proves that using available ingredients, you can prepare a healing composition. It helps the body rejuvenate, allows the immune system to withstand the onslaught of microorganisms, fills hair with strength and has a positive effect on the skin. Daily use makes it possible to remove parasites from the liver and intestines. These are not all positive qualities. Honey water in the morning on an empty stomach, what are the pros and cons?
Composition and beneficial properties of honey water
Vitamins A, B, C and D, potassium, iron, phosphorus and sodium, fast carbohydrates and enzymes, glucose, sucrose and maltose - this is not a complete list of what is contained in honey. When dissolved in cold water, its chemical composition is preserved, but the concentration of substances decreases. And yet, honey water is considered not only tasty, but also a very healthy drink.
Scientific research has shown that its properties are close to plasma. At the same time, an aqueous solution of honey is easily absorbed by the body, absorbed into the blood, from where it enters the lymph.
The interaction of honey water with the human body occurs at the cellular level, due to which all active substances are absorbed as completely as possible.
This means that the water begins to “work” approximately 10–15 minutes after consumption. True, provided that nothing prevents it from reaching the most remote corners of the body, including the brain. Therefore, to achieve the maximum effect, take honey water on an empty stomach: to provide the body with the daily norm of nutrients, it is enough to drink 200–250 ml of this drink.
What are the benefits of honey water? It saturates every cell of the body with necessary substances and activates processes that often require a lot of energy. This drink speeds up metabolism without additional physical activity, resulting in intensive breakdown of fat deposits. Therefore, honey water for weight loss is a cheap, relatively safe and effective way to combat extra pounds.
In addition, an aqueous solution of honey promotes:
- cleansing blood vessels from cholesterol plaques;
- normalization of heart function;
- lowering blood pressure;
- prevention of diabetes (disaccharides are an excellent natural sugar substitute);
- improving brain function;
- restoration of the gastric mucosa;
- removing toxins from the body;
- strengthening the immune system;
- general rejuvenation of the body;
- cleansing the body of bacteria and parasites.
Take in the morning (on an empty stomach)
Taking into account human biorhythms, honey water is best absorbed in the morning. The composition must be prepared before use and drunk in small sips.
Morning intake has a positive effect:
on the nervous system, stimulates brain function;- on the digestive system (normalizes the flow of bile and intestinal function);
- cleanses the blood, removes toxins and harmful substances;
- has an antibacterial effect, protects against germs and parasites;
- improves metabolism, well-being and improves body tone.
The drink effectively acts on various internal organs of a person . The functioning of the stomach is normalized, heartburn, the feeling of heaviness and bloating disappear.
Kidney function improves. Cholesterol levels return to normal. Nails and hair acquire a healthy appearance. Feeling better.
Why is honey water dangerous?
Like any other substance, honey has its contraindications, neglect of which can lead to serious health problems. A drink based on it can also cause side effects, the most common of which is an allergic reaction of the body to any bee products. In addition, honey is contraindicated for people with high acidity of gastric juice, as it can cause heartburn and digestive system upset. Nevertheless, for preventive purposes, even those who suffer from peptic ulcers are still recommended to drink honey water from time to time.
It should also be taken into account that this drink has excellent choleretic properties.
People who suffer from urolithiasis should very carefully cleanse the body with this drink. To avoid acute attacks of the disease, you should consult your doctor before drinking honey water.
Despite the fact that the drink has excellent medicinal and preventive properties, it should be introduced into the diet of children under 1 year of age with caution - the baby’s reaction to beekeeping products can be unpredictable. Pediatricians recommend starting with one teaspoon of honey water per day for children older than 4 months.
Reviews
Valentina, 48 years old I was convinced from my own experience that honey water is a cure for all diseases. For several years I struggled with excess weight and intestinal problems. After starting to take the honey solution, in a month I managed to get rid of 3 kg and improve the functioning of my stomach. In addition, energy and vigor appeared, sleep returned to normal, and joint pain disappeared.
Evgenia, 53 years old I drank water with honey several years ago for 3 months, I didn’t feel any special effect, on the contrary, I started to get better. Then I learned that the effectiveness of the drink depends on the quality of honey. Now I have found a quality product and started the course again. It's only been two weeks, but I'm already noticing an improvement in my health.
How to prepare honey water correctly
There are many recipes for this tasty and healthy drink, each of which is good in its own way. A classic of the genre remains ordinary honey water, which is prepared immediately before use. Moreover, you need to adhere to several important rules, otherwise the benefits for the body from such a drink will be questionable. Here they are:
- Only raw water is used for preparation. The maximum that is allowed is to clean it using a filter. The fact is that such water is “living”, that is, it retains not only its chemical composition, but also the ability to enrich the body at the cellular level. Boiled water is absorbed much worse by the human body and turns into ballast.
- The ideal temperature for preparing the drink is room temperature. In this case, honey retains all its beneficial properties. It has been proven that at temperatures above 40 degrees, the active substances it contains are destroyed.
- The ideal temperature for the body to absorb honey water is plus 30–38 degrees.
This drink is prepared quite simply: dissolve 1 teaspoon of honey in 200 ml of water. Then you need to drink the mixture in one gulp, without prolonging the pleasure. In this case, the beneficial effect will be maximum. It can be strengthened with the help of special additives that activate various processes in the body.
What is added to honey water and why?
There are more than a dozen different recipes for this drink with additional components that help solve a wide variety of problems. For example, lemon water with honey (1 teaspoon of lemon juice per 200 ml of water) stimulates digestive processes and improves intestinal motility. A similar amount of apple cider vinegar instead of lemon juice is an excellent supplement for those who are struggling with excess weight and are looking to speed up the metabolic process.
If you add 0.5 teaspoon of grated ginger to honey water, you will get a wonderful remedy for cleansing the body of toxins.
This drink has not only preventive, but also tonic properties, which can be enhanced by a few leaves of fresh mint. You can safely take water with you to quench your thirst in the gym or for a run.
Honey dissolved in water has one amazing property. If its concentration is insignificant (within 1 teaspoon per 200 ml of water), then this is an ideal drink for the prevention of diabetes. But if the concentrations are constantly exceeded, the effect can be completely opposite.
To definitely protect yourself from rising blood sugar levels, you can add cinnamon to honey water at the rate of 0.5 teaspoon per 200–250 ml of drink.
Cinnamon is not only an excellent remedy for the prevention of diabetes, but also helps fight excess weight. If you take this drink shortly before or during a workout, the extra pounds will go away much faster.
Honey itself is an excellent remedy for fighting colds and strengthening the immune system. During a cold, you can prepare a simple and tasty drink that will help clear the bronchi and lungs of mucus, and also rid the body of pathogenic bacteria. To do this, half of the water used to prepare the drink should be replaced with a decoction of coltsfoot - a herb that is sold in any pharmacy and has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and expectorant properties. To prepare the decoction, you need to pour 1 tablespoon of coltsfoot into 200 ml of cold water, bring the mixture to a boil, cool and strain.
Another great supplement in the form of valerian root infusion will help turn honey water into an excellent homemade sleep aid.
Honey itself has calming properties, and the sedative qualities of valerian have been known since time immemorial. By combining these two components, you can get a remedy that will help you relax after a hard day, relieve stress and restore the functions of the nervous system in a few hours. To do this, pour 1 tablespoon of valerian root into 0.5 liters of boiling water and place in a thermos for 2-3 hours. It is noteworthy that alcohol tincture cannot be used for these purposes, as it will deprive honey of its beneficial properties. This drink is recommended to be consumed before bed or when you want to relax and regain your strength in a few hours.
Implications for the brain
In the modern world, the human brain is under extreme stress. From the abundance of stress and various information, nerve cells are depleted. For their restoration and normal functioning of the nervous system, the human body definitely needs glucose. It is found in vegetables and fruits, and most of all in honey. The amount of glucose that is necessary for normal brain function cannot be obtained from regular sugar.
The best way to provide the body with the necessary amount of glucose is water with honey in the morning. Reviews note an almost instant effect, because it is immediately absorbed and enters the brain with the blood. This helps you wake up faster and immediately get into work mode. A person becomes active, active, and can easily withstand stress.
When and how should you take honey water?
The drink is usually drunk in the morning on an empty stomach 30–40 minutes before meals. But provided that you do not have serious problems with the digestive system. Honey water on an empty stomach helps the whole body wake up, activates vital processes and improves mental activity. In addition, drinking this drink in the morning “turns on” your metabolism. If you add ginger, cinnamon, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to water, you can achieve weight loss without much effort.
Those who lead an active lifestyle are recommended to drink honey water during training. In this case, the drink helps maintain strength until the end of the workout and at the same time helps burn calories. But after intense sports, honey water is good for those who want to quickly relax and relieve muscle tension. True, experts still do not recommend abusing this drink after physical activity, since honey water contains carbohydrates. It is better to replace such a drink with a protein shake from time to time, which will help build muscle mass.
For good sleep and proper rest, you should drink honey water in the evening. True, this should be done at least 1.5-2 hours after dinner, when the food has already been completely digested.
Remember, nothing should prevent honey water from saturating the blood and cells with useful substances, including leftover food in the stomach.
Cooking recipe
You still don’t know how to prepare this miracle elixir that will help you become healthier? Then write down this simple formula:
- Take a glass of raw, unboiled water.
- Take a spoonful of raw, unpasteurized honey.
- Mix thoroughly.
- The strengthening elixir is ready.
- You need to drink one glass in the morning and at night.
Water with honey as a cosmetic product
Honey drink is often used in cosmetology, as it has excellent anti-inflammatory, rejuvenating and tonic properties. If you wash your face with it in the morning, you can return your facial skin to a radiant and healthy appearance. By rubbing your face in the evenings with a product prepared at the rate of 1 teaspoon of honey per 100 ml of raw water, you can avoid early skin aging and get rid of fine expression wrinkles.
True, this procedure should be done after you have completely removed all makeup.
For oily and acne-prone skin, it is very good to wipe your face with honey water and lemon juice several times a day (one teaspoon of each ingredient per 100 ml of raw water). Honey water with a decoction of linden flowers or birch buds has excellent antiseptic properties. The latter option is perfect for rinsing brittle and damaged hair after various chemical treatments.
Baths with honey water have excellent softening and healing properties. They are good to use for chapped hands or cracked elbows. To do this, the concentration of honey should be 1 teaspoon per 500 ml of water at room temperature. You can soak your feet in the same honey solution - the product helps get rid of excessive sweating of the feet, cracked heels and fungal diseases. If you rinse your eyes with honey water (1 teaspoon per 100 ml of water) in the morning, you can not only improve your vision, but also get rid of swelling, bags and bruises, which add a couple of extra years to any woman.
