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Quality honey. Truths and myths

24 de March de 2023

What is honey? Honey is a substance resulting from the collection process, by bees, of sweet secretions in plants, mainly nectar, and its subsequent maturity in the hive. One of the most unique factors about honey is that, like all other living things, the biochemical composition of a plant species is unique. Therefore, the composition of the honey will have variations depending on the different species of plants that surround the environment of the hive. How many types of honey

Beekeeping and its types

10 de March de 2023

What is beekeeping? The term beekeeping is used to refer to the activity of raising and caring for bees, in order to obtain honey, and other products such as wax or royal jelly. Beekeeping has been very present throughout the history of mankind. There are traces of honey, found in a vessel in a Neolithic site in Anatolia (Turkey), which is 9,000 years old. In remote times, beekeeping activity was based on hunting, in spring, one or several swarms of

Honey production in the hive.

3 de March de 2023

The associative capacity of bees makes them extraordinarily capable of generating and guaranteeing enough food for the entire hive, thanks to their coordination skills and abilities. These generate such a quantity of honey that they can feed thousands of specimens. When the honey collection begins, the beekeeper takes a part of what is obtained, leaving the rest in the hive so that the bees can subsist without difficulty. How much honey do bees produce in a hive? Although there are

Honey: this is how it should be prepared to clean the lungs

15 de February de 2023

In addition to the medications ordered by the health specialist, when respiratory problems appear, honey is also a home remedy that helps treat these conditions in the lungs. In the Mejor con salud portal, they indicate that “there are several studies that show that one of the best qualities is that it comes to be the antioxidant potential”, which helps to keep cells healthy to avoid cell decomposition and premature aging. Honey and its support for the immune system Honey

Is it good to consume honey during pregnancy?

5 de February de 2023

Pregnancy is an exciting and challenging journey for mothers-to-be. It is important to ensure that the diet is healthy and balanced throughout the pregnancy. Although there are many foods that pregnant women should avoid, honey is one of the few that can be safely consumed. En este artículo del blog hablaremos de los beneficios del consumo de miel durante el embarazo y de cómo puede mejorar la salud del feto. What are the benefits of consuming honey during pregnancy? Consuming

Honey, the first natural sweetener

30 de January de 2023

Honey is a natural sweetener that has been used for centuries and has many benefits over refined sugar. In this article, we’ll explore the many benefits of honey and discuss how to use it as a natural sweetener. Nutritional benefits Honey is a better choice than refined sugar because it has fewer calories and carbohydrates. It’s also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C, E, and B-complex, as well as iron, zinc, and magnesium.Since this food is

Happy thanksgiving

21 de November de 2022

‘Thanksgiving Day’ It is a holiday that is celebrated on November 24, mainly in the US and Canada. In other countries, such as Germany and Japan, similar festivities are celebrated with other names. It is a religious festivity that is based on gratitude for a special reason (good harvest, end of drought, etc.). This day is celebrated just 30 days before Christmas Eve. In the US, it is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, while in Canada it is

Is it good to take honey at night?

14 de November de 2022

We have all heard of the benefits of taking honey at night before going to sleep. But is this true? Honey is a natural product whose consumption has numerous benefits for our health. The nutrients, vitamins and minerals found in honey are abundant. Therefore, this natural sweetener not only gives us energy, but also strengthens our body. Normally we usually consume honey accompanied by other products. Surely you have ever been given the typical advice ‘have a glass of milk

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Differences between wasps and bees

30 de August de 2022

Wasps and bees are often confused with each other despite their notable differences. They have always been two insects that, because of their similarity, are difficult to tell apart at first glance. Moreover, we tend to fear them without even knowing whether we are dealing with wasps or bees. The reality is that there is a big difference between being attacked by a bee and being attacked by a wasp. The truth is that even in terms of their role

Benefits of honey on the skin

20 de July de 2022

Honey from bees is not only delicious, but it also has many benefits for our skin. Here we tell you all about the benefits of honey on the skin, and some ways to use it, so stay tuned! What are the benefits of honey on the skin? Deeply moisturises the skin Cleanses the skin Healing wounds Treats sunburns Combat ageing What are the benefits of honey on the skin? Honey, together with other natural ingredients, can become a very effective