From a hot cup of tea to a buttery slice of toast, many comfort foods are made more delicious with a bit of honey. This beloved household sweetener also offers several health benefits. Here are a few lesser-known beehive products that will make a smart and healthy addition to your pantry.

3 Honey Products & Their Benefits

1. Royal Jelly

This honey product is like a gel or paste, and it’s made to nourish the queen bee. However, it can be enjoyed by humans and offers many benefits, as it has a healthy mixture of water, fatty acids, and protein. Royal jelly also contains an amino acid compound, which reduces inflammation in immune cells. Although more research is needed to determine why this happens, studies have shown that enjoying a spoonful of jelly once a day will reduce your risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.

2. Raw Honey

This unprocessed form of honey hasn’t been pasteurized, so it’ll crystallize and develop a consistency similar to a honeycomb. The raw form contains many of the nutrients that pasteurization kills. Although it’s less spreadable than processed honey, you can still add it to your diet in the same way. If you’re experiencing gastrointestinal issues, like diarrhea or constipation, eat some raw honey to enjoy the prebiotic effects it has on gut health.

3. Propolis

Propolis is made from tree buds and has antibacterial properties. This resin is created in the beehive, and it’s only found in small quantities inside the honey. It’s rich in antioxidants, and more beneficial to your health when isolated from the honey. If you have a pimple, cold sore, or canker sore, apply some propolis to the area to take advantage of its healing properties.

If you want to enjoy these health benefits, get your products from Manoa Honey on Oahu, HI. These beekeepers offer a wide range of delicious treats, including raw honey, mead, and honeycombs, and they’ll soon add royal jelly and propolis to their inventory. While they recognize the benefits of honey, they aren’t in the health profession and can’t guarantee the success of honey in treating medical emergencies, like COVID-19. Shop their products online, or call (808) 927-0501 to place an order.