{"id":134,"date":"2022-03-21T09:00:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T09:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalwildhoney.com.sg\/Blogs\/?p=134"},"modified":"2022-03-14T06:40:06","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T06:40:06","slug":"5-health-benefits-of-honey-for-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalwildhoney.com.sg\/Blogs\/2022\/03\/21\/5-health-benefits-of-honey-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Health Benefits of Honey for Children"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wondering if honey is healthy for your kids?<\/p>\n

Studies suggest that honey should never<\/i><\/u><\/em>\u00a0be given to children under<\/u><\/a>\u00a0the age of 1. It\u2019s also not recommended for kids under 2 years old.<\/p>\n

However, for ages 3 and above, honey can be a sweet nectar packed with nutrients that make your children healthier and stronger.<\/p>\n

Is Grocery-Store Bought Honey Okay?<\/h2>\n

Grocery stores have a wide variety of honey that boast of being 100 percent pure, but it\u2019s not the case. Commercially produced honey is often fake, contains pesticides, chemicals, additives, and is pasteurized. The only ingredient your honey should have is honey.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve picked up raw wild honey from Natural Wild Honey<\/u><\/a>, <\/u>you can use it to sweeten your child\u2019s taste buds.<\/p>\n

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What Are The Benefits of Raw Honey\u00a0for Children?<\/h2>\n

Here are some ways pure honey\u00a0is great for your child:<\/p>\n

A Great Source of Energy<\/h3>\n

Honey is a great source of long-lasting energy. It\u2019s made up of sucrose, glucose, and fructose. While sucrose and glucose are used up quickly, fructose stays behind and gives steady energy to your child.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Rich in Vitamins and Minerals<\/h3>\n

Honey is full of necessary vitamins and minerals that growing children need. It also has amino acids, which make up proteins that help your children develop and grow.<\/p>\n

It Protects Their Liver<\/h3>\n

Honey fights against diseases and protects the liver. It also reduces side effects of paracetamol, \u00a0(found in pain relievers like Panadol) which can induce liver damage. So, when you have to give your child paracetamol, you can also give them a spoon of honey.<\/p>\n

Heals Wounds Faster<\/h3>\n

Honey also has antiseptic and antibacterial properties that aid in wound healing while preventing infections. So, whenever your kid gets a scrape or a cut, clean the area and then apply honey on it to aid healing and soothe the skin.<\/p>\n

Great for Sore Throats and Coughs<\/h3>\n

Honey is great for sore throats and coughs. Add a teaspoon and lemon to tea and give it to your child. It\u2019ll immediately soothe their irritated throat and help with the cough.<\/p>\n

Ways to Replace Sugar with Honey<\/h2>\n

Get rid of processed sugar that has little to no nutritional benefits and replace it with raw honey. Make sweet, healthy snacks for your children with wild honey now. Here are some ways to be creative:<\/p>\n