Will honey harm my baby? Is processed honey safer for my baby? We would always recommend that parents follow NHS guidelines as well as the directions on our label and not give honey (either raw or processed) to their babies under 1 year old.
Mixtures of hot water, lemon and honey are often used to alleviate symptoms of the cold or flu. Honey and lemon are said to soothe sore throats and speed recovery from these respiratory ailments. What benefits do these treatments offer? What is the best way to prepare honey and lemon for health benefits?
Anecdotal evidence suggests that some raw honeys improve digestive ailments and recent research has provided some explanation for this. Buckwheat honey’s particular content of special compounds (phenolics) and certain naturally occuring simple sugars (oligosaccharides) provide special digestive benefits.
Although the health benefits of Manuka honey have been studied for some time, the health benefits of Buckwheat honey are just beginning to be discovered. A comparison of the two honeys across three dimensions (nutritional value, antibacterial activity and antioxidant activity) reveals notable similarities and differences between the two honeys.
Many people are surprised at the distinctive smell of buckwheat honey, which is quite unlike the aroma of any other honey. However, the aroma of buckwheat honey is entirely natural and is characteristic of this kind of honey.