MANY people make honey as a food supplement because it has various health benefits.
However, despite its benefits, you know, there are taboos that can not be done after drinking honey?
Some people say if this taboo is violated, it may make the nutrients useless to our body, even cause obesity and digestion problems.
What are the taboos?
- Do not sleep after drinking honey
There are some people who drink honey before bed, to maintain their health. But in fact, honey has a fairly high-calorie content.
One tablespoon of honey has at least 64 calories while sugar contains only 49 calories in equal amounts.
Change the habit of drinking honey in the morning so the calories can burn. If we drink it before going to bed, the calories contained in it can cause the risk of obesity. - Avoid sugary foods after drinking honey
Many use honey as a substitute for sugar. In addition to lower fructose and glucose content than sugar, natural honey is also rich in magnesium, potassium, antioxidants, and minerals.
Excessive honey intake can increase blood sugar levels thus increasing the risk of weight gain, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.
Ideally, avoid consuming foods that are high in sugar after drinking honey.
- Do not drink honey in hot weather
It is best not to drink heated honey as it is believed to kill the nutrients contained in it as well as complicate the digestive process.
Indians also believe that mixing honey with ghee can cause it to become a poison to the body.
- Do not give honey to babies
Honey should not be given to infants under 12 months of age. Honey, especially natural ones, is exposed to a bacterium known as clostridium botulinum.
These bacteria can cause botulism poisoning, where the body will experience cramps and can take lives. It is rare in adults because it has a high immune system.
However, if after drinking honey you feel dizzy, nauseous, vomiting, and diarrhea, see a doctor immediately.
