Natural Meadow Honey - Properties, Use and Consumption

The natural meadow honey is characterized by its remarkable taste and aroma. The color of the meadow honey varies from light yellow to shades of red.

Honey pie - Natural Meadow honey from Mariovo region - Macedonia (photos:off-road.mk)

Natural meadow honey is obtained from a variety of flowers that grow in the meadows. It contains natural enzymes, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. The natural honey gives you energy, increases hemoglobin, increases calcium absorption from food, and accelerates the recovery of the body. Because of its healing properties, the honey should be used by everyone, especially by children and elderly people.

It is recommended for athletes, because it increases the endurance, and reduces muscle fatigue. It raises the level of iron, reduces the fat in the blood and purifies the body.

Use of honey:

Honey and other bee products should be kept longer in the mouth, because they, through the lingual glands, quickly penetrate the blood and spread throughout the body.
At a temperatures above 41 °C (105.8°F), the honey loses its healing properties. So be careful when you add honey into hot drinks.

Consumption of honey: 

The daily dose for an adult is a maximum of 100 g of honey divided into three parts, and for children this amount is 30 g. daily divided into three parts. It is recommended that the product should be consumed half an hour before a meal.
Storage of honey
At room temperature. Crystallization is a normal process for the natural honey that does not affect its quality. The honey crystallizes on temperatures under 18 ° C, and it will again receive its liquid property when is heated on higher temperatures, but not more than 41 ° C.

Shelf life for natural honey

Unlimited.
It is recommended to be used within 3 years from the date of packaging.