:: Kamahi Honey ::

KAMAHI HONEY

    Product Description

    Found in many of New Zealand's rugged native forests, the kamahi
    flower is an excellent source of honey; they bloom in abundance
    throughout the Spring, producing a light amber honey with a distinct,
    full bodied complexity of flavor. The taste, which is wonderful and
    smooth, is perfect for cooking and baking; indeed, it is used by many
    of Europe's top chefs in meals which require an identifiable honey
    flavor.

More than Skin Care !

    Easy on the Body, Tough on Bacteria

    Honey is easily digested by even the most sensitive stomachs, despite it's high acid content. This is because sugar     molecules in honey can convert into other sugars (e.g. fructose to glucose). When accompanied by water, honey
    diffuses into the bloodstream in 7 minutes. It is a good source of antioxidants and is repouted to play a role in the     prevention of cancer and heart disease. Despite the high sugar content, honey has a low caloie level; it yields 40% less     calories than table sugar. So while providing a great energy source, it does not add weight as quickly as refined sugar.     Honey also provides an important part of the energy needed by the body for blood formation. In addition, it helps in     cleansing the blood, and it has some positive effects in regulating and facilitating blood circulation. It also functions as a     protection against capillary problems and arteriosclerosis. Honey does not accomodate bacteria. This bactericide     (bacteria-killing) property of honey is named "the inhibition effect". Experiments conducted on honey show that its     bactericide properties increase twofold when diluted with water.

    Honey and Your Digestive System

    In treating diarrhea, honey promotes the rehydration of the body and more quickly clears up the diarrhea and any     vomiting and stomach upsets. The anti-bacterial properties of honey, both the peroxide and non-peroxide, are effective
    in the laboratory against MRSA strains of bacteria which are notoriously resistant to antibiotics and are sometimes     responsible for the closing of hospital wards. Honey may also be effective in the treatment of ulcers. In Europe, honey
    has been used internally to help cure ulcers, particularly stomach ulcers. There is evidence that honey diluted in water
    will help with stomachaches and dehydration.

    Honey and Your Allergies

    Approximately one half of the human diet is derived directly or indirectly from crops pollinated by bees. Today
    honeybees are an essential part of a healthy agriculture economy. Honey can be beneficial to allergy sufferers. Because     bees use pollen from local plants, some of this pollen can be found in locally produced honey. Studies have shown that     consuming locally produced honey can prevent seasonoal allergies.

    Honey and Antioxidants

    Scientific research from the University of California, Davis reveals that honey consumption raises antioxidant levels. In     the study, 25 people were told to eat between four and 10 tablespoons of buckwheat honey, depending on their weight,     each day for a month. They could eat the honey in almost any form, but it couldn't be baked or dissolved in tea. Many     chose to eat straight from the spoon. Antioxidant levels rose in the participants. Antioxidants provide defense against
    free radicals, which cause cell damage.

    The types of flowers the bees pollinate determine flavor and color of honey. Buckwheat honey comes from the
    buckwheat plant and is dark in color with a distinct flavor. The darker shades of honey are believed to have more     antioxidants. The study showed no weight gain in participants for the month they were consuming honey. And, some
    claimed that eating honey for breakfast actually made them feel full and satisfied.

    In addition, the researchers suggested that the absorption of calcium increased as the amount of honey taken was
    upped. One of the key strategies for reducing the likelihood of developing low bone mass (and subsequent osteoporosis)
    is to consume the recommended amounts of calcium. It is also important that the calcium consumed be absorbed by the     body. Dietary factors that have been shown to enhance the absorption of calcium include vitamin D and the sugars found     in honey.

    Honey or Sugar?

    Sugar is a crystalline carbohydrate extracted from sugar cane and sugar beets. It is a non-nutritive empty calorie that     robs the body of vitamins and minerals. Sugar is addicting. High fructose syrups kicked off in the US in the 1970s when     the country developed new technologies to process this bulk calorific sweetener. The ingredient, an alternative to
    sucrose, rapidly gained in popularity and is now used extensively by soft drinks makers such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.     Soft drinks account for one-third of our total sugar intake. Health-promoting compounds found in honey could make this     ingredient a more attractive option for food makers currently using bulk sweeteners such as high-fructose corn syrup
    and looking to jump on board the growing health foods trend, say scientists in the US.

    Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign say that honey may be a healthier alternative to corn
    syrup due to its higher level of antioxidants, compounds which are believed to fight cancer, heart disease and other     diseases. Honey, which contains a number of antioxidant components that act as preservatives, also shows promise as
    a replacement for some synthetic antioxidants widely used as preservatives in salad dressings and other foods.

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