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Gutter oil has always been criticized by the world because it contains a large number of harmful substances that threaten human health, but we don't know that there are actually more terrible substances than gutter oil around us, that is, honey water.
The young girl Qiuzi, like many of her peers, has a fanatical pursuit of the ultimate perfect body, so she always tries her best to lose weight, but every time she loses weight, she will end in overeating.
She really felt helpless, she found a friend to complain, telling how difficult it was for herself, her friend is also a person who is keen on losing weight, and unlike Qiuzi, her friend's weight loss is really seeing the achievements, which makes Qiuzi a little curious for a while, what is the secret weapon in this.
In the process of communicating with her friends, Akiko found that her friends like to drink water very much, and enough water will accelerate the rate of metabolism after ingestion into the body, but drinking water is like human torture for Akiko, and the bland and tasteless white water really makes her not like it.
Thinking of this, Akiko had a flash of inspiration in her mind, and thought of honey water, which can not only improve the taste, but also has many benefits that we can't imagine.
First of all, honey water helps to boost immunity. Honey is rich in antioxidants, such as anthocyanins, phenolic compounds, and enzymes, which can neutralize free radicals in the body and reduce oxidative damage to cells, thereby enhancing the function of the immune system and improving the ability to fight diseases.
Secondly, honey water contributes to the health of the digestive system. Honey is rich in enzymes, which can promote the digestion and absorption of food and reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects that can help relieve digestive disorders such as acid reflux, gastritis, and enteritis.
Thirdly, honey water helps to improve sleep quality. Honey contains a natural form of magnesium that relaxes muscles, relieves tension and helps improve sleep quality. Drinking honey in warm water not only relaxes the body, but also raises blood sugar levels, causing the brain to secrete more serotonin and improve sleep.
Fourthly, honey water helps to improve skin health. Honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects that can reduce inflammation and the occurrence of acne. In addition, honey contains a variety of vitamins, amino acids and minerals that moisturize the skin, promote wound healing, and have moisturizing and anti-aging effects.
Finally, honey water is beneficial for metabolism in the body. The sugars in honey are quickly absorbed, converted into energy in the body, and provide the body with the oxygen and nutrients it needs. This makes honey water an ideal energy supplement that can help improve stamina and stamina.
But Qiuzi, who insisted on drinking honey water for a while, instead of reaping those effects, found that there were many small problems in her body, and when she couldn't figure it out, the appearance of her friend revealed the mystery for her, and it turned out that the problem was the honey water itself, or much more terrible than gutter oil!
In fact, in the final analysis, Qiuzi did not carefully screen when buying honey, which led to her buying fake honey on the market, and soaking water with such honey naturally caused many unexpected problems and threatened our health.
Fake honey, as the name suggests, refers to counterfeit honey sold in the market, which is a low-quality, pretending to be made as honey that has not been produced by real bees. Fake honey usually consists of a mixture of added large amounts of syrups, artificial flavors, and dyes, which severely disrupt the natural properties of honey and pose many potential health hazards to the human body.
First of all, fake honey can be harmful to our gut health. Authentic honey is rich in natural enzymes, proteins, and probiotics that help maintain the balance of good bacteria in the gut. In contrast, the additives in fake honey may irritate the intestines, leading to gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, and even inflammation. In addition, the high sugar concentration in fake honey may also exacerbate the imbalance of intestinal flora and increase the risk of intestinal diseases.
Secondly, fake honey also has potential risks for blood sugar control and the health of diabetics. The large amount of syrup and artificial flavors added to fake honey can cause a sudden increase in glucose levels, which in turn can cause excessive insulin secretion, increasing the risk of blood sugar in diabetic patients. Moreover, long-term intake of fake honey may interfere with blood glucose stability and increase the risk of diabetic complications.
At the same time, the additives in fake honey may also have adverse effects on our immune system. The dyes and artificial flavors in fake honey may have a sensitizing effect, and for people with allergies, ingesting fake honey may trigger allergic reactions, such as itchy skin, difficulty breathing, etc. In addition, added chemicals may also have the effect of destroying the immune system, affecting the body's defenses against germs and diseases.
In addition, due to the low quality and presence of additives in fake honey, its nutritional value is also relatively low. Authentic honey is rich in nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which help to improve the body's immunity, regulate gastrointestinal function, and promote wound healing. However, the additives in fake honey may destabilize these nutrients, causing them to decrease or fail, which in turn weakens the nutritional value of fake honey.
In the process of buying honey, we must carefully compare, real honey is often not too cheap, and there are obvious differences in texture, but also should carefully compare the ingredient list, as much as possible to identify the real good honey that is beneficial to our health, to avoid fake honey.
To sum up, fake honey poses a lot of potential harm to our physical health. It can cause intestinal dysfunction, abnormal blood sugar, immune system problems, and nutritional deficiencies. Therefore, in order to protect our health, we need to buy authentic honey, be vigilant, and distinguish real honey from fake honey by observing the color, observing the crystals, and conducting fire and water tests.