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[www.keralites.net] THE BENEFITS OF ADDING HONEY TO YOUR DIET

The Benefits of Adding Honey to Your Diet

For the past 2,500 years, honey has been an essential ingredient, used by countless cultures all around the world. Perhaps one of the reasons why, even today, honey is so widely consumed, is due to the variety of ways it can be eaten: You can eat a spoonful of honey directly, or spread it on bread like a jam, you can mix it with juice or tea for a sweeter taste, or simply add it to warm water. No matter how you use it, honey has become an extremely useful and versatile ingredient. It is also becoming increasingly recognized not only for its amazing taste, but its medicinal properties. To reap its benefits, selecting the right type of honey is key.

Knowing the Difference between Pure and Artificial Honey
When purchasing honey, bear in mind that raw honey (honey in its purest form) is best. Raw honey hasn't been filtered, strained or heated above 115°F (46°C), unlike many of the commercial varieties we find lined up in our conventional grocery stores. In fact, most of the commercial kinds have been processed to the point that many (if not all) of the beneficial enzymes, nutrients and antioxidants have been completely destroyed.
But, how can you identify the difference between the two? These 4 tests will help you determine whether the honey you purchased, is pure or not:
1. The texture test
Unlike artificial honey, pure honey is solid. A spoonful will remain intact and will not drip off or spread easily.
2. The water test
Artificial honey, dissolves easily in water. Pure honey, on the other hand, will lump and settle at the bottom of a glass that is filled with water.
3. The shelf life test
Pure honey will crystallize over time, while imitation honey will continue to look like syrup, no matter how long it has been stored.
4. Light a fire

If you dip the tip of a matchstick in honey, then strike it to light, natural honey will light the match easily and the flame will burn off the honey. Artificial honey, though, will not light due to the moisture that it contains.
To get the most out of this beneficial food, purchase a raw, organic honey from a whole food shops, a farmer's market or specialized food stores.
The Key Nutrients Found in Pure Honey
Raw honey is loaded with many essential vitamins and minerals. It is packed with essential B vitamins, including B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid) and B6 (Pyridoxine), all of which function as coenzymes that help the body attain energy from food. The B-vitamins are also important for normal appetite, good vision, healthy skin and nervous system function, as well as red blood cell formation. Honey is also a good source of vitamin C, which benefits the body by holding cells together through collagen synthesis (a connective tissue that holds muscles, bones and other tissues together).
Honey also contains minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium chlorine, copper, iron, manganese, sulphur, zinc and phosphate - most of which aid in body metabolism, water balance and bone health, among many other beneficial qualities.
10 Ways Pure Honey Can Benefit Your Health
1. A great source of energy
Carbohydrates in the form of glucose and fructose supply the body and mind with energy, which can boost endurance and reduce muscle fatigue. In fact, honey is used by many athletes as an instant, yet sustained, energy source.
2. An excellent source of antioxidants
Besides containing a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, honey also contains the flavonoid pinocembrin - which is unique to honey. This supports and promotes healthy enzyme activity.
3. Slows down the aging process

The slow depletion of enzymes in the body partly contributes to the aging process. Raw honey, however, is one of the few foods that helps slow the depletion of enzymes through the ingestion of amylase - an enzyme that breaks down sugars and carbohydrates. This has the ability to restore damaged skin, giving a softer, younger look.
4. Supports good bacteria
Honey supports Bifidobacteria, which is present in the gastrointestinal tract and is essential for efficient digestion and good health. Honey also contains pre/pro-biotics, which helps growth and activity of Bifidobacteria. Honey doesn't ferment in the stomach and can be used to counteract indigestion.
5. Treats allergies and supports a strong immune system
Honey contains antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that can treat allergies by supporting a strong immune system. Using honey often can also strengthen the white blood corpuscles, which help fight bacterial and viral diseases.
6. Promotes better blood sugar control
Experimental evidence suggests that consumption of honey may improve blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity compared to other sweeteners. The body's tolerance to honey is significantly better than its reaction to sucrose and glucose sourced from other foods. Individuals with greater glucose intolerance (those with mild diabetes and Type 1 diabetes - a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin) showed significantly better tolerance to honey than sucrose.
7. Helps lower high cholesterol

In a series of experiments involving healthy subjects and those with high cholesterol, honey has been found to be the healthiest sweetener. However, the study also found that in patients with high cholesterol, artificial honey increased LDL (bad) cholesterol, while pure, natural honey decreased total cholesterol by 8% and LDL cholesterol by 11%.

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[www.keralites.net] DANGEROUS CRITTERS

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DANGEROUS CRITTERS!

They may look cute and/or harmless but beware, God has given these critters some powerful mojo!
Whether Defense Or Offense -
Avoid These Critters. Enjoy! :)

The male platypus' ankle spurs produce a venom that's powerful enough to kill smaller animals such as dogs. The venom is not lethal to humans but the pain is so excruciating and powerful that the victim might become incapacitated. The 15 mm (about half an inch) long hollow spurs are placed along the inside of the rear legs, so the platypus can even deliver a paralyzing kick when it's on the run.

The fact that swans are so loyal and loving is part of their problem. When other creatures or their young ones are threatened or attacked they will eventually give up if the predator is too strong, however, swans do not give up. If provoked, swans will bite you and hit you without hesitation and without letting go. Swans can be so scary that in Ireland, it is not uncommon for rowing teams to cancel practice because there is a swan in the river.

These Australian wild dogs are actually classified as a subspecies of the grey wolf and while they may look like dogs, their nature is far more dangerous. They are inquisitive, intelligent predators and they travel in packs. If you see a dingo while traveling about in the Australian outback, don't go too close to it and don't even think about petting it.

Poison Dart Frog - these little guys are full of poison. The most poisonous of these frogs, the golden poison frog, has enough toxin to kill ten to twenty men. But what really makes these cute, tiny frogs, even more deadly is that they don't have to bite you to deliver their venom. The poison can be secreted through the frog's skin, meaning that if you even touch one of these you might be poisoned.

Armed with powerful jaws, sharp claws and a thick hide, the wolverine is one little ball of fur you don't want to mess with. The adult wolverine is about the size of a medium dog but has a well known and documented reputation for taking down prey as large as a moose and even stealing food from bears.

As amusing as these tiny inflatable fish can be, the pufferfish are in fact the second most poisonous vertebrate on the planet. The neurotoxin is found primarily in the ovaries and liver of the fish and it is lethal to humans if they eat, get bitten, or in some rare cases, even touch the pufferfish. So if you are diving and see one of these guys, all swollen up in a little spiky ball, know you should swim the other way.

Bottlenose Dolphins are probably the last thing you would expect to find on a this list and yet here they are. For many years now, marine biologists notice many dead baby dolphins washing up ashore, 'mangled in unexpected ways.' It has been confirmed that dolphins will attack each other and sometimes even humans if they are in a certain state of mind. Let's not forget, these creatures are meat eaters, they hunt and kill with their strong teeth and snouts.

The blue-ringed octopus is only 12 to 20 cm (5 to 8 in) long but don't let its size fool you, its venom is powerful enough to outright kill you. No blue-ringed octopus antidote is available yet, making it one of the deadliest reef inhabitants in the ocean. The blue rings live in tidal regions ranging from Australia to Japan, and are frequently encountered by people in tide pools. The venom in these octopuses has the same kind of neurotoxin found in pufferfish and some poison dart frogs, a poison that is 1200 times more toxic than cyanide.

Honey Badgers - there are very few sweet things about this furry little ball of claws and teeth. They are a primarily carnivorous species and have few natural predators due to their thick skin and ferocious defensive abilities. The dense skin of the average honey badger can protect it from snake bites, insect stings and even machetes and arrows. And if we mention snakes, an animal well known for being deadly, then you should know that honey badgers are one of the few creatures that actually hunt and eat snakes. If they don't find something as small as a snake to eat, they are also known to take down much larger animals like deer and zebras. They devour all parts of their prey, including skin, hair, feathers, flesh and bones.

The Slow Loris - These adorable-looking primates are very slow, making them easy prey for predators. As a response, these tiny creatures developed poison glands, located near the armpits. Not only is their bite poisonous, and can transfer rabies, but they also lick themselves to make their whole body poisonous. The toxin can cause death by anaphylactic shock and is not something to be taken lightly. The slow loris really is one cute little guy you don't want to fool around with.

Dormice are tiny rodents that, similarly to geckos, can sacrifice part of their tail to escape predators. The skin of the dormouse' tail is very loose so if they're caught by the tail, it can still escape. However, unlike the gecko - the dormouse can only do this once, as the skin doesn't grow back, and the tail falls off.

African Crested Porcupines, unlike their North American cousins have much longer quills, capable of causing serious harm to predators. When threatened, these guys will run backward at an attacker, trying to impale them on the quills. If chased, they will abruptly stop, forcing the predator onto their spiky backs.

If threatened, the elephant hawk caterpillars change their appearance to resemble a snake.

Pygmy Sperm Whales are some of the smallest species of whale, making them potentially easy prey. To escape danger, a threatened whale will release an anal 'syrup' and stir it in the water to create a cloud of foul-smelling and tasting feces, which it then uses as cover.

Cuttlefish have some of the most effective camouflage abilities in nature. They can quickly change the color and even texture of their skin to resemble its environment.

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