Raw Honey is not filtered or pasteurized. Pasteurization kills any natural yeast in the honey and allows for clear, amber color because it does granulat. The high temperatures of pasteurization after destroys many of the natural enzymes and vitamins found in raw honey.
Their are some wonderful benefits of raw honey including it in your daily diet, such as:
- Antioxidants: Sometimes has as many antioxidants as fruits and vegetables that protect your body from free radicals.
- Phytonutrients: A natural substance found in vegetables, fruits, and honey and are believed to help woth anti-inflammatory.
- Prebiotic: Helps put good bacteria in our gut, which has been proven to improve overall health.
- Colds: Honey has been used for centuries to soothe throats and ease coughs associated with colds. It can also operate as a cough suppressant.
- Allergies: It is believed that ingesting local honey helps with seasonal allergens, such as pollen.
Honeycomb: May also boost liver function and serve as a sugar alternative for people with diabetes. That said, honeycomb remains rich in sugars, so should be consumed with moderation.
Our Ninja Honey Bees play an important role in supporting the agricultural health of the Northern Shenandoah Valley and the community