treatments.
Did you know . . . honey is a potent stimulant of the immune system in humans? It is, reveals The Honey Revolution doctor Ron Fessenden, who says honey may inhibit metabolic stress, reducing the production of the hormone cortisolâone of the bad guys that affect our immune system in a bad way. And yes, a good immune response is a good way to lower your odds of having to face cancers, which can be life threatening.
Enter bee propolis. In chapter 1, I introduced this âbee glueâ that is showing its stuff to the world. For centuries propolis has been praised as an antiviral and cell regeneration stimulant. Propolis contains bioflavonoids and antioxidants. âMore than 300 compounds have been identified in propolis samples, including polyphenols, and many of these compounds have surprising protective effects,â notes The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth author Dr. Jonny Bowden. 2
Scientific articles are published around the world that link infectionfighting properties with propolisâa honey beeâs gift to mankind. One compound from bee glueâcaffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE)âis touted for its immune-boosting powers and is believed to stop the growth of tumor cells. Propolis has also been noticed for its ability to stimulate antibody production, making it an immune-system booster. 3
The buzz about a Malaysian honey with its potential cancer-fighting powers also caught my eye. According to research conducted at the Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, dozens of studies showed that tualang honey has antioxidant properties that can halt the growth of certain cancer cells. 4
Acacia honey, like the Malaysian variety, also has antioxidant properties. Italian researchers discovered chrysin, a natural flavone, in this honey varietal that shows promise as an antitumor agent. Further research is needed to prove that it can be useful as a medicine to help real humans, not just passing tests with human cells with flying colors.
Not only are propolis and Malaysian honey on the table for further research to keep cancer at bay, but bee venom just might be another cancer fighter: âResearch published in the FASEB Journalâs current [August 2010] issue demonstrates that a key ingredient in the toxic venom released during bee stings can be used as a transporter agent to more effectively deliver drugs or diagnostic dyes to identify and fight tumors.â 5
What You Can Do: No, eating a spoonful of honey or taking propolis each day is not the cure-all for keeping cancer at bay for a lifetimeâbut it canât hurt to incorporate honey into your diet. Also, eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day (recommended by the American Cancer Society) may help keep you cancer free, too. And superfood honeyâthe raw, darker antioxidant-rich types, such as buckwheatâpaired with anticancer superfoods can be the beginning of an arsenal for you to keep the big âCâ out of your life.
HONEY FIGHTS FAT
Nutritionists who believe honey is just another sugar will tell you that honey is not going to be a fat-burning miracle worker. Not true.
Cooking and baking, for instance, will allow you to use less honey than sugar because honey is sweeter. Also, if you have a sweet tooth and are craving sweets, including cakes, cookies, and candies, taking a teaspoon of honey will satisfy your desire to overindulge in sweets laden with sugar thatâll pack on unwanted calories that come with plenty of fat, sodium, and cholesterol. But sweet, pure honey contains no fat, no sodium, and no cholesterol. One teaspoon is a mere 21 calories. Plus, itâs been proven that honey provides an instant energy boost, so you are more apt to get a move on and burn more calories the way athletes do.
How Honey Works: Honey can work to burn fat, reveal Mike and Stuart McInnes, authors of The Hibernation Diet. They believe fueling up your liver before bed with 1 or 2 tablespoons of honey will
Did you know . . . honey is a potent stimulant of the immune system in humans? It is, reveals The Honey Revolution doctor Ron Fessenden, who says honey may inhibit metabolic stress, reducing the production of the hormone cortisolâone of the bad guys that affect our immune system in a bad way. And yes, a good immune response is a good way to lower your odds of having to face cancers, which can be life threatening.
Enter bee propolis. In chapter 1, I introduced this âbee glueâ that is showing its stuff to the world. For centuries propolis has been praised as an antiviral and cell regeneration stimulant. Propolis contains bioflavonoids and antioxidants. âMore than 300 compounds have been identified in propolis samples, including polyphenols, and many of these compounds have surprising protective effects,â notes The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth author Dr. Jonny Bowden. 2
Scientific articles are published around the world that link infectionfighting properties with propolisâa honey beeâs gift to mankind. One compound from bee glueâcaffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE)âis touted for its immune-boosting powers and is believed to stop the growth of tumor cells. Propolis has also been noticed for its ability to stimulate antibody production, making it an immune-system booster. 3
The buzz about a Malaysian honey with its potential cancer-fighting powers also caught my eye. According to research conducted at the Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, dozens of studies showed that tualang honey has antioxidant properties that can halt the growth of certain cancer cells. 4
Acacia honey, like the Malaysian variety, also has antioxidant properties. Italian researchers discovered chrysin, a natural flavone, in this honey varietal that shows promise as an antitumor agent. Further research is needed to prove that it can be useful as a medicine to help real humans, not just passing tests with human cells with flying colors.
Not only are propolis and Malaysian honey on the table for further research to keep cancer at bay, but bee venom just might be another cancer fighter: âResearch published in the FASEB Journalâs current [August 2010] issue demonstrates that a key ingredient in the toxic venom released during bee stings can be used as a transporter agent to more effectively deliver drugs or diagnostic dyes to identify and fight tumors.â 5
What You Can Do: No, eating a spoonful of honey or taking propolis each day is not the cure-all for keeping cancer at bay for a lifetimeâbut it canât hurt to incorporate honey into your diet. Also, eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day (recommended by the American Cancer Society) may help keep you cancer free, too. And superfood honeyâthe raw, darker antioxidant-rich types, such as buckwheatâpaired with anticancer superfoods can be the beginning of an arsenal for you to keep the big âCâ out of your life.
HONEY FIGHTS FAT
Nutritionists who believe honey is just another sugar will tell you that honey is not going to be a fat-burning miracle worker. Not true.
Cooking and baking, for instance, will allow you to use less honey than sugar because honey is sweeter. Also, if you have a sweet tooth and are craving sweets, including cakes, cookies, and candies, taking a teaspoon of honey will satisfy your desire to overindulge in sweets laden with sugar thatâll pack on unwanted calories that come with plenty of fat, sodium, and cholesterol. But sweet, pure honey contains no fat, no sodium, and no cholesterol. One teaspoon is a mere 21 calories. Plus, itâs been proven that honey provides an instant energy boost, so you are more apt to get a move on and burn more calories the way athletes do.
How Honey Works: Honey can work to burn fat, reveal Mike and Stuart McInnes, authors of The Hibernation Diet. They believe fueling up your liver before bed with 1 or 2 tablespoons of honey will
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