Raw Honey is honey as it exists in the beehive or as obtained by extraction, settling or straining.

Raw honey is packed with a lot of nutrition as it retains most of the natural therapeutic properties of honey including enzymes, bioflavonoids, and antioxidants. That is why many people prefer raw honey or Organic raw honey.

Himalaya Soliga Forest Honey is Organic raw honey, filtered using gravity filtration. It is prepared using stringent organic honey production and processing standards in which heating to high temperatures is not allowed.

Is pollen in honey good for health?

Bee pollen is a great source of amino acids. Amino acids are a powerhouse of protein molecules, the building blocks of the body. There are 20 different amino acids of which 10 cannot be synthesized by the body out of other compounds and are referred to as essential amino acids. These essential amino acids must be acquired from dietary sources. Bee Pollen contains all of these essential amino acids in varying quantities.

What is the difference between unifloral and multi-floral honey?   

Uni-floral or Mono-floral honey is honey collected from the nectar of a single species of flower. It is produced by careful attention to beekeeping methods, such as the placement of hives in areas with high concentration of the desired floral source.

Multi-floral honey, popularly known as ‘thousand flower honey’, comes from the nectar collected by bees from crop plants and plants that grow in meadows and forests. It has a very tender flavor and is rich in nourishing elements.

Is natural the same as Organic?  

Natural and Organic are not the same, though a lot of people think so.

Organic food refers to food items that are produced, manufactured and handled using organic means defined by certifying bodies such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) under its Organic Food Products Act.

What does 'certified organic' mean?

Many products claim to be Organic but are not necessarily certified Organic.

Certified Organic products carry the Organic seal of certifying bodies such as USDA and EU. The seal on the label guarantees that the product is organic. It is authentic and conforms to strict standards laid down by Organic certifying bodies.

Honey is full of spectacular health benefits! It is an excellent substitute for sugar without the added calories. Bees make honey by converting nectar into simple sugars that are easily and quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. Thus, honey gives you instant energy and helps in digestive disorders. Besides boosting physical energy, honey also promotes higher mental efficiency.

Honey is good source of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and C.

Since honey is rich in antioxidants it helps zap damaging free radicals. This means it works wonders for your skin and overall health. Antioxidant-rich foods help against cellular damage and several chronic disorders. These antioxidants are also good for the arteries. Honey reduces oxidation of low-density lipoproteins commonly known as ‘bad’ cholesterol, a benefit which reduces the risk of developing atherosclerosis.

Unlike other sweeteners, honey is predigested and so is easy to digest. When consumed with carbohydrates, such as oatmeal or toast, the enzymes in honey help with the digestion of carbohydrates.

Honey is very good for your skin because of its moisturizing and antibacterial properties. It helps in treating several skin disorders.

These are just some of the many many benefits of honey!

Honey and weight loss are often associated. Why is honey the smarter choice over sugar, especially when it comes to weight watching?

Refined dietary sugars lack minerals and vitamins and are often called empty calories. They draw upon the body's nutrients to be metabolized into the system. When these nutrients are depleted, metabolizing of cholesterol and fatty acid is impeded. This contributes to higher cholesterol and obesity due to higher fatty acid in the organs and tissues.

On the other hand honey, the natural sweetener, contains 22 amino acids and a variety of minerals essential for its metabolism and is therefore helpful in preventing obesity. Drinking lemon juice with a spoonful of honey first thing in the morning is an effective anti-cellulite treatment as it helps to increase body metabolism.