One tablespoon of raw honey contains 64 calories, fat-free, cholesterol-free and sodium, according to the National Honey Board. The composition is roughly 80 percent carbohydrates, 18 percent water and two percent of vitamins and minerals and amino acids.
Although healthy, honey should not be consumed by infants. Yng Clostridium botulinum bacterial spores are found in dirt and dust, can contaminate honey and cause botulism. Infants with botulism will experience muscle weakness and breathing problems.
Mayo Clinic recommends parents should wait until babies aged 12 months if it is to deliver a baby honey.
Honey is safe for adults and children, because they have a digestive system has matured to handle the spores. Consumption of honey and you will reap the following benefits:
ALLERGY RELIEF
Honey has anti-inflammatory effects and the ability to soothe coughs. Inflammation and cough are two symptoms of seasonal allergies. Although no clinical studies proving its efficacy, Dr. Matthew Brennecke, a naturopathic doctor at Rocky Mountain Wellness Center in Fort Collins, Colorado., Said, "There is a common theory that says that honey can act as a natural vaccine."
