Honey has been used for generations as a home remedy for a number of ailments including constipation and allergies, and today, many researchers are considering it as a natural way to encourage healthy metabolism throughout the day. Additionally, honey has been proven to curb your appetite while boosting your energy and immune system, which contributes to a healthy metabolic rate, according to "Prevention" health magazine.
Metabolic Enhancer
The Amish have employed honey for centuries as a natural and effective home remedy to speed metabolism, according to Dr. Patrick Quillin, author of "Amish Folk Medicine." Using honey as a natural sweetener, rather than processed white sugar, requires your body to expend more energy to process and digest it, whereas white sugar is already partially processed before it ever enters your system.
Energy Booster
When tested by athletes who require a steady stream of energy that spans the course of the day, honey was found to reduce mid-morning and mid-afternoon energy slumps and improve overall daily energy, according to folk medicine expert, Dr. D.C. Jarvis. He recommends the use of honey as an energy booster for all athletically active people as well as those who simply desire sustained high levels of energy throughout the day.
Appetite Suppressant
In a study of dieters who were consuming relatively small meals, those who ate a teaspoon of honey at the end of the meal reported greater feelings of fullness and satisfaction, making eating less feasible and manageable, according to research by Lloyd Percival in the "American Bee Journal." This facet of the behavior of honey in your body makes its fat-burning qualities more effective for weight loss because it enables you to eat less, causing your body to burn excess body fat for energy rather than storing it.
Antibody Production
Maintaining a healthy and fully functioning body and immune system is essential to increasing metabolism. Research indicates that a healthy immune system is necessary for proper appetite regulation, according to Eric Zorrilla from The Scripps Research Institute, who also notes that dysfunctional antibodies can lead to overeating. Additionally, a healthy immune system can also improve weight loss and the metabolic process.
References
- "Experience with Honey in Athletic Nutrition"; Lloyd Percival; American Bee Journal; 1985
- The Mayo Clinic: Metabolism and Weight Loss
- "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences"; Eric Zorilla, et al. 2007
- "Health and Weight-Loss Breakthroughs"; Prevention Health Magazine Editors; 2009
- "Amish Folk Medicine: Home Remedies Using Foods, Herbs and Vitamins"; Dr. Patrick Quillin; 1995
- "Folk Medicine"; D.C. Jarvis, M.D.; 1958
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