During Lent, more and more people resolve to live more mindfully in the run-up to Easter. In addition to traditional fasting and abstaining from sweets, alcohol or meat, trends such as “plastic fasting” (shopping without plastic packaging) or “online fasting” (abstaining from social networks, private smartphone use or restricting general online times) are becoming increasingly important. However, the topic of weight loss is also still very much in focus during this time. How about some sweet support this year? Honey water can be a good companion.
Honey water – something sweet in the morning
Losing weight and sweets – do they go together? Yes, as long as it is a very special natural sweet plus in the morning. Honey water is the name of the little magic remedy that you can use to support your health and promote the weight loss process at the same time. Honey is a great companion in all situations. It is rich in nutrients and has an antioxidant effect. An antioxidant mode of action protects the body’s cells from so-called “free radicals“. It prevents both cell ageing and possible cell degeneration. Honey can also help against viruses, bacteria and fungi. If you drink a glass of honey water first thing in the morning when losing weight, you will also limit your desire for sweets.
What is the sweet supporter made of?
Honey is much more than an ordinary sweetener. Over the centuries, it has not only been used to sweeten food, but also as a medicinal and household remedy or in body care. On average, bee honey contains 69 % simple sugars – often around 31 % glucose and 38 % fructose – and 10 % polysaccharides. It also contains approx. 17 % water. The remaining 4 % are really tough! Depending on the type of honey and its origin, it contains different vitamins, minerals, secondary plant substances, amino acids, organic acids and enzymes. Around 200 different substances were found in honeys. These are responsible for its beneficial, nourishing and sometimes healing properties.
Quick and easy to prepare in the morning
Who doesn’t know that? Time is usually short in the morning. Therefore, only healthy rituals that are quick and easy to implement are suitable in the long term. Otherwise, she has no chance of being integrated into everyday life. Honey water is ready in no time at all. Stir a teaspoon of bee honey into a glass of lukewarm water and enjoy in sips on an empty stomach. If you use boiled water, make sure that it has cooled down to lukewarm. This is because some of the active ingredients in honey are very sensitive to heat. As well as reducing cravings for sweets, the healthy mix of water and honey has a satiating effect.
Combination tips for honey water:
If you want to improve the taste of the lukewarm honey water, you can add the juice of half a freshly squeezed lemon, lime, orange or mandarin. Especially in the cooler months of the year, an extra portion of vitamin C is an additional benefit for the body in the morning. It also adds variety to the glass and motivates people to drink honey water in the morning.
