324: Sweet Deception: Navigating The Honey Market

Life Strength & Health Podcast

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In this episode we are focusing on a health food and product information that has changed, specifically targeting commercial honey found in most grocery stores.

Historical Significance of Honey

• Jamal discusses the historical use of honey, dating back thousands of years in ancient Africa (region of Kemet) and ancient Greek culture, where honey was considered the “food of the Gods.”

Health Benefits of Honey

• Highlighting honey's healing nutritional factors, including antimicrobial properties, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, and enzymes.
• Discussing honey's traditional uses, such as boosting immunity and aiding in the healing of wounds, coughs, and sore throats.

Potential Compromises in Honey Quality

• Emphasizing the importance of honey quality and potential compromises in commercial honey.
• Kim encourages listeners to consider the possibility of compromised honey being treated as a health product.

Differentiating Honey Types

• Exploring the three main types of honey: Raw Honey, Manuka Honey, and Regular Honey.
• Jamal provides insights into the differences and health benefits of each type.

Issues with Regular Honey

• Exposing the problems with regular honey found on most grocery store shelves.
• Jamal reveals that over 70% of honey labeled simply as “Honey” is fake, mixed, or of unknown origin.
• Discussing the issues of overprocessing, pasteurization, and the lack of essential components in regular honey.
• Highlighting that regular honey is essentially a sugary sweetener with no health benefits.

Guidance for Choosing Quality Honey

• Recommending consumers to avoid regular honey and opt for honey from local producers, raw honey, Manuka honey, or organic honey.

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