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Feeling tired? Then make a beeline for honey. Researchers have found that eating 1 - 2 Tbs. of honey helps people exercise harder and longer--and keeps them from feeling sluggish afterward. In fact, "honey not only prevents fatigue during exercise, it helps you to stay energized for up to 2 hours afterward." Say Richard Kreider, Ph.D., head of exercise and sports nutrition at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. HINT: A Teaspoon of honey in your water bottle is a great substitute for sports drinks. |
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Honey
has been used in beauty regimens since the time of Cleopatra and is
just as popular today. It's easy to see why. Honey is a natural humectant,
which means it attracts and retains moisture. It is also an anti-irritant,
making it suitable for sensitive-skin and baby products. Honey has
no additives or preservatives one of the few products that can be packed
and sold straight from nature. It requires no processing or refining.
Honey can be used as a facial moisturizer, body scrub, hair conditioner
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Millions of acres of U.S. crops depend on insect pollination. An estimated 80% is accomplished by honeybees. Numerous crops are 90% dependant on honey bee pollination. Some of these include apples, cherries, avocados, blueberries, cranberries, melons, cucumbers and sunflowers. About one-third of our diet is derived from insect pollinated plants. The almond crop is entirely dependent on honeybee pollination--without honeybees there would be no almonds. California is responsible for more than half of the worlds production of almonds. A Cornell University study determined that honeybee pollination is a major benefit to the price and supply of food for the United States. The 1999 study concluded that the direct value of the honeybee population annually to U.S. agriculture is $14.6 billion dollars. |
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