Honey has been used as a natural sweetener for millennia. While the exact date of when honey became a more intricate part of human society is not known, traces of this incredible substance can be found in the sacred writings of India, the Babylonian cuneiform writings, and in many other ancient texts.

So it’s fair to say that honey has been with us for a long time; in agent Egypt, honey was used for its anti-bacterial properties and to help heal wounds that had become infected. However, thanks to modern science, we know that raw honey can do so much more.

What is the difference between raw honey and “regular” honey?

Raw honey is drastically different from “regular” or pasteurized honey. Raw honey is extracted from the honeycomb and then strained (to remove large pieces of pollen and wax) before it is put directly into a bottle or jar. Honey that is never heated or filtered, preserves a lot of its natural benefits such as beneficial enzymes, antioxidants, and nutrients.

With pasteurized honey, the honey is filtered and heated, this process kills yeasts, increases the shelf life of the honey, and makes the honey a lot smoother; however, when pasteurized, many of the honey’s natural benefits are lost.

Unpasteurized honey tends to be cloudier and thicker than pasteurized honey. Additionally, raw honey will have more varied textures, colors, and flavors depending on factors such as which flowers bees gathered the nectar from.

Raw honey and nutrition

First and foremost, unpasteurized honey is packed with nutrients (such as Calcium, magnesium, potassium, riboflavin, and zinc), as well as enzymes, amino acids, and antioxidants. Raw honey also contains trace amounts of bee pollen which has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

Another fascinating thing about raw honey is that it contains a lot of phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are special compounds that protect the plants they are found in from harm. The protection that phytonutrients offers for the plants varies, but it can range from ultraviolet radiation protection to keeping insects away. The phytonutrients found in honey are what gives it incredible antioxidant, anti-bacterial, and antifungal properties. Raw honey has been shown to boost the immune system and have anti-cancer benefit as well.

Other health benefits

Honey contains prebiotics that helps nurture the good bacteria that live in your intestines; this means that raw honey can help improve digestion, increasing overall health.

Have you ever had a sore throat and made a nice hot cup of tea with a bit of honey? It turns out the honey is more than just a tasty additive to sweeten the tea. Because honey contains a powerhouse of beneficial health properties such as anti-inflammation and anti-bacterial, making it the perfect natural throat lozenge that can actually help you recover quickly!

Raw honey is fantastic, and we’ve taken those incredible benefits and added to them so you can not only receive the amazing benefits of raw honey but apple cider vinegar, and black seed oil all in one, naturally sweetened supplement!

BSO Honey combines some of nature’s most effective and beneficial ingredients to create a powerhouse liquid supplement that has been shown to boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, and increase focus and concentration, among many other incredible health benefits!

Grab a bottle by visting our shop to see for yourself how BSO Honey can change your life!