Keep Healthy Honey - 18 July 2010
Honey is an ancient food, appearing in Indian and Egyptian writings as early as 2100BC. Cave paintings in Spain from 7000BC show the earliest record of beekeeping, however, fosssils of honey bees date back around 150 million years!
Throughout history honey has been used not only as a food, but also as a medicine, and a gift to placate the gods. It was thought to have ‘magical' properties, and bees were considered to have special powers.
Today it has been found that honey has certain antibacterial properties that could go a long way to explaining its apparent health benefits. Honey made from flowers of the Manuka tree, unique to New Zealand, has been found to contain antibacterial properties not found in other honeys. This has been attributed to a property known as Unique Manuka Factor.
UMF Manuka Honey
The best quality Manuka honeys are tested to demonstrate their level of ‘Unique Manuka Factor' or UMF, and these are rated numerically, for example: 5+, 10+ or 15+. The higher the number, the greater the amount of UMF present in the honey.
Here at NZ Health Food Co we stock a range of Manuka honeys from a Manuka multifloral blend, through to our premium 15+ UMF Manuka Honey.
Multifloral Manuka Honey - Great for your toast!
Enjoy this dark and spicy honey every day
‘Active' Manuka Honey -10+ ‘Active' Manuka Honey
- Get that fantastic Manuka flavour
- Enjoy health benefits associated with Manuka honey
15+ UMF MANUKA HONEY - Our premium Manuka honey product
- Supports the digestive system
- Supports the immune system
- Great for general well-being
The Key to Bee-ing yourself
Ever wondered what the difference is between all the different Bee products available?
Here is an outline of the bee products available at NZ Health Foods and their benefits.
Bee Pollen
Bee Pollen has been around for hundreds of years. Ancient Greek Olympians used pollen to improve their performance in the arena. It is easily digestable and balances general health and wellbeing.
- Increases Immune Support
- Increases stamina and endurance
- Soothes stress and anxiety
- Promotes healthy hair and nails
Royal Jelly
Scientists know that royal jelly is mostly carbohydrates, proteins, sugars, and fats, along with vitamins like the B complex,niacin, folic acid, and enzymes, a good source of nutrients for people that arent getting a balanced diet. Royal Jelly is taken extensively to promote energy and health, it is considered by many to be a potent anti-oxidant. Produced in the beehive for the nourishment of the queen bee, it is a complex substance that cannot be recreated synthetically by man.
It also has the following benefits:
- Supports energy producing systems
- supports the immune system
- Brain Food
- General Well Being
Manuka Honey
Manuka Honey is a premium medical-grade honey, exclusively found in the New Zealand region. It has been discovered that this unique type of honey contains extraordinary healing properties that are capable of treating a wide spectrum of health conditions. It is due to the antibacterial properties that is able to be used to treat the following conditions:
- Ulcers and acid reflux, gastritis, strep throat, acne, wounds, burns, eczema, wrinkles
- Is a good brain food
- Improves general wellbeing
Propolis
Propolis is a rich source of antioxidants and is high in flavanoids these are powerful free radical scavengers that suppor the bodys immune system and assists with cell regeneration. It stimulates the formation of antibodies to build body resistance to many diseases. It also helps the body in releasing substance against cellular deterioration. Propolis is a good preventative product or treatment for the following conditions:
- Supports the body's defenses
- Fights colds and flu
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