Vibrant Nutrition & Wellness LLC

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LET'S KEEP IT REAL - HONEY UP!

Don’t be fooled.  Natural honey provides more than you think.  Yes, it has natural sugar and should be consumed in moderation, however honey contains polyphenols and flavonoids and are found in plant-based foods. These compounds of antioxidants help with inflammation in your body hence it’s a “super food” .  For those of you who do not exactly understand what antioxidants are, they help fight unstable molecules in you body called free radicals.  These radicals can freely damage your cellular system and cause oxidative stress and may cause cancer, autoimmune diseases and even heart disease.  So “Honey Up” especially now with the cold months coming and help with soothing irritation and inflammation when you have a cold or sore throat.  “The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics both endorse honey as a natural cough remedy”

By Annette O’Neill, RDN, CEO