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Honey may fight heart disease. Honey may be as good at fighting heart disease as some fruits and vegetables, researchers said today. A study of 25 men aged 18 to 68 found that drinking a mixture of honey and water improved the levels of antioxidants in their blood.
Honey is known to bolster the immune system. A daily dose of honey can help you to feel energetic and stay healthy. It also has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties; if you do develop a sore or scratchy throat, honey will soothe and help heal. Use it in your tea, coffee, plain hot water or by itself. You can even gargle with honey (and lemon) in salt water when the mixture is at room temperature. Lemons are loaded with vitamin C, which is known to support the bodyâs natural defenses. Lemon (and lime) juice is reported to decrease the strength of the cold and flu virus in the body and reduce phlegm.