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Avoid Heating Honey; It’s A Sweet Mistake.

Last updated: 2023/10/01 at 12:22 PM
By Akash Deep
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Experts in ayurveda claim that heating honey has a variety of health benefits, but they caution against exposing it to extreme heat.

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The qualities of uniquenessWhere does it stand out?Ayurvedic views Say no to heatheating honeyheating honeyThe uniqueness properties Where does it stand out?Ayurvedic views heating honeySay no to heatheating honeyBenefits of raw honeyHow much honey a dayPrecautions before eating honey

The well-known beverage for losing weight that combines honey, lemon, and hot water has been around for a while. Honey is clearly therapeutic, but it must be used with caution.

The experience of Kamal Pai serves as a lesson. The 32-year-old Mangaluru teacher made the decision to lose a few excess pounds by drinking hot lemon water with honey every morning on an empty stomach for a few months. Although she observed some weight loss at first, she later started to get pimples all over her body.

“I should have consulted an expert before mixing it in hot water. Though it was fine initially, gradually the increased. Eventually, an ayurveda expert advised me that honey with hot water is not good for health,” she says. Once she stopped taking it in hot water she felt better, she adds.

“In ayurvedic practices, honit ey is widely used as a stand-alone substance believed to bring balance to the kapha dosha (water element within the body),” says Dr Niranjan Prabhu B G, assistant professor, Department of Dravyaguna, Sri Raghavendra Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Maladihalli, Karnataka.

The qualities of uniqueness

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This sweet syrup has been a go-to product for those in the know, from spreading it over toast to using it for skincare. Due to its distinct qualities of warmth and dryness, raw honey stands out from a variety of common sweeteners like white sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and stevia. Honey has a lower glycaemic index (58 as opposed to 60 for sugar) than refined sugar.

Where does it stand out?

Besides fructose and glucose, honey also contains antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals like magnesium and potassium. Its most unique feature is the astringent quality. “Generally sweet taste increases kapha element in the body, but honey has both sweet and astringent properties, which helps reduce the kapha element and is advised in obesity management,” explains Dr Prabhu.

Ayurvedic views 

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Raw honey (known as madhu in ayurvedic literature) is considered as a medicinal sweet due to its warming effect on the digestive system, it helps to calm the kapha dosha. Moreover, its post-digestive sweet taste calms  air element dosha. Experts say that this sweet syrup is known for its ability to serve as a carrier, or anupana, for medicinal substances, allowing them to penetrate the tissues.

However, it is advisable to avoid using honey during summers or when experiencing pitta aggravation. One may use honey as a sweetener during fall and spring.

Say no to heat

“Honey is the collection of pollen grains, nectar along with the digestive enzymes of the honeybees which is collected in honeycomb. This liquid contains lots of enzymes which get activated when mixed with hot substances or heated and becomes toxic,” says Dr Prabhu, when asked why honey should not be heated.

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The uniqueness properties 

From spreading it on a toast to using it for skincare, this sweet syrup has been a go-to ingredient for those in the know. Raw honey stands out from a variety of popular sweeteners such as white sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and stevia due to its unique characteristics of warmth and dryness. Compared to refined sugar, honey has a lower glycaemic index (58 than 60 in sugar).

Where does it stand out?

Besides fructose and glucose, honey also contains antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals like magnesium and potassium. Its most unique feature is the astringent quality. “Generally sweet taste increases kapha element in the body, but honey has both sweet and astringent properties, which helps reduce the kapha element and is advised in obesity management,” explains Dr Prabhu.

Ayurvedic views 

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heating honey

Raw honey (known as madhu in ayurvedic literature) is considered as a medicinal sweet due to its warming effect on the digestive system, it helps to calm the kapha dosha. Moreover, its post-digestive sweet taste calms  air element dosha. Experts say that this sweet syrup is known for its ability to serve as a carrier, or anupana, for medicinal substances, allowing them to penetrate the tissues.

However, it is advisable to avoid using honey during summers or when experiencing pitta aggravation. One may use honey as a sweetener during fall and spring.

Say no to heat

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heating honey

“Honey is the collection of pollen grains, nectar along with the digestive enzymes of the honeybees which is collected in honeycomb. This liquid contains lots of enzymes which get activated when mixed with hot substances or heated and becomes toxic,” says Dr Prabhu, when asked why honey should not be heated.

Also, a person with indigestion and low digestive fire should avoid consuming honey as it is not easy to digest and may lead to chronic indigestion, he adds.

A study on mice has shown that heating honey changes the antioxidant and other beneficial properties of the liquid.

Benefits of raw honey

The beneficial effects of honey are mainly attributed to its phenolic compounds, which act as antioxidants, that reduce inflammation and regulate the immune system.

Here are some of the benefits shared by experts.

  • A source of antioxidants
  • Anti-inflammatory and immunity-boosting properties
  • Improves lipid (fat) metabolism
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals
  • Promotes healthy gut bacteria and improves digestion, making it helpful in managing gastrointestinal issues like ulcers and gastroenteritis
  • Source of carbohydrates, hence, it can be used as pre and post- workout food

How much honey a day

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“If you usually have honey mixed with water in the morning, it is important to keep the water lukewarm to avoid heating the honey. Alternatively, you can take one teaspoon of honey to regulate your fat metabolism,” says Dr Ajayan Sadanandan, head – ayurveda ethno-medico-botanical team, Ashtamgam Ayurveda Chikitsalayam & Vidyapeedham, Palakkad, Kerala.

For kapha and vata individuals, it is recommended to use honey in small amounts, starting with one teaspoon and gradually increasing to one tablespoon per day. Whereas, pitta individuals should use only one teaspoon, say experts.

When it comes to skincare, honey is suitable for all doshas, with general exception for pitta individuals . A half or one  teaspoon of honey can be used per day, confirms Dr Prabhu.

Precautions before eating honey

  • Do not feed honey to infant less than a year old
  • Do not mix with hot water
  • Avoid it during summer season and noon time
  • Do not consume it with ghee and radish
  • Do not mix with hot and spicy foods such as mustard sauce and fermented drinks

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