Raw Honey Benefits During Pregnancy

Raw honey has so many benefits and growing up on a farm taught me this ! I no longer live on a farm, and we are a four person household that lives off of one income so money does not always accommodate the foods that we would like to have! However, being pregnant, I have been very mindful in the foods that I am ingesting, and one of the things I have been purposely, adding to the budget is raw honey! I drink this with my tea every day, especially as in the third trimester, I am drinking lots and lots of red raspberry leaf tea!

Here are just a few benefits of raw honey.

1. Rich in antioxidants

Minimally-processed honey contains many important bioactive plant compounds and antioxidants, such as flavonoids and phenolic acids. Darker varieties tend to offer more antioxidants than lighter varieties

2: raw honey contains calcium

magnesium

manganese

niacin

pantothenic acid

phosphorous

potassium

riboflavin

zinc

3: raw honey has Antibacterial and antifungal properties

4: raw honey promotes brain health! There may even be some cognitive benefits to raw honey. The polyphenols in honey may be able to counter inflammation in the hippocampus, the part of the brain involved in memory.

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