It seems that the words Gut Health for a healthy mind and body are on everyone’s lips. But if you don’t want to eat fermented vegetables every day, or if eating the recommended 30 servings of veggies a week seems like a big ask, Honey Heaven might be an easier pill to swallow, especially if you have a sweet tooth!
Honey Heaven is a family business that sells more than 16 different types of organic honey, sourced from artisan beekeepers in the unspoilt countryside of Hungary. Sylvia Mocsari, who founded the company with her brother, uses the knowledge of spices, herbs and plants she learned at her mother’s knee and mixes them with honey to increase their potential benefits.
When it comes to gut health, organic honey is a powerful prebiotic, meaning it nourishes the gut microbiome, the good bacteria that live in the gut and are important not only for digestion but for overall health. This means that all Honey Heaven honeys are potentially good for gut health, but there are several that contain added ingredients that improve their gut health properties:
Honey Heaven organic honey and cardamom 300g €12.00
This organic raw wildflower honey crystallizes quickly, making it the perfect creamy honey.
Add to this the distinctive taste of cardamom and you get an epicurean pleasure! Honey Heaven uses green cardamom seeds for an intense spicy aroma and flavor that adds a different flavor when used on toast, mixed into porridge or even drizzled over panna cotta and figs as a dessert with a Middle Eastern twist.
Cardamom is said to bring many health benefits, not least for digestive problems. Cardamom seeds contain a large amount of volatile oils and have been used medicinally as a digestive aid for years. These volatile oils eliminate excess gas, while improving digestive function and providing natural support to the gut – relieving bloating.
Honey Heaven organic honey and ginger 300g €12.00
In this premium creamy honey, the distinctive heat of raw ginger contrasts with the sweetness of delicious honey.
Enjoy on toast, add to ginger cake mix or try as an ice cream topping! Of course, ginger and honey are well-known cough and cold remedies. If you feel the snuff coming on, melt honey and ginger honey in hot water with a squeeze of lemon for a tasty natural elixir.
But of course, ginger is also known for its positive effects on digestion. Gingerol, a natural component of ginger root, promotes gastrointestinal motility, or the speed at which food leaves the stomach and continues through the digestive process. Ginger promotes efficient digestion, so food does not stay in the intestines as long. This prevents constipation and nausea, for which ginger has been eaten for centuries.
Honey Heaven’s Organic Cucumber Honey 300g £12.00
This golden elixir seamlessly combines the soft sweetness of honey with the vibrant warmth of turmeric. Turmeric is known for its many health benefits, including its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidant activity, and ability to support the immune system. Research from the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation also suggests that turmeric (curcumin) increases the diversity of the human microbiome and improves digestion. Curcumin may also work by strengthening the intestinal barrier.1 The intestinal barrier is a semi-permeable intestinal lining that lets nutrients in but keeps harmful microbial toxins out.2
Together with the natural antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of honey, these two ingredients are excellent sources of well-being and vitality. Our natural turmeric honey adds a touch of elegance to every dish. Its velvety texture and enticing aroma make it a versatile ingredient in the kitchen, while its vibrant color and bold flavor profile take both sweet and savory recipes to new heights.
Honey Heaven’s Organic Hot Honey 300g £10.00
Honey Heaven has expertly blended deliciously sweet organic Hungarian acacia honey with an infusion of fiery Scotch Bonnet peppers. Together, they produce a perfectly balanced explosion of sweetness and spice that will be the flavor combination on everyone’s lips this winter.
It’s not just delicious; it is also full of health benefits. Honey is known for its antioxidant properties, which can help soothe sore throats, support the immune system, and aid digestion. At the same time, chili peppers can speed up metabolism and have anti-inflammatory effects and can help with digestion because they contain capsaicin, which can increase digestive fluids and stimulate saliva production.
Take advantage of the opportunity to elevate everyday meals into extraordinary culinary moments and also do yourself a favor.
Honey Heaven’s Organic CBD Honey 1500mg 300g £25.00
This product combines organic Full Spectrum CBD oil with premium organic Hungarian honey. The oil imparts a delicious nutty flavor to the naturally sweet honey, making it ideal not only for spreading on toast but also for baking or salad dressings.
The known health benefits of CBD oil range from relieving stress and anxiety, headaches, insomnia, menstrual cramps and more. The combination of CBD oil and honey makes it more palatable for those who find the earthy taste of CBD oil a bit unusual but want to reap its benefits.
Cannabinoids (such as CBD) are chemical compounds produced naturally by the hemp plant. Amazingly, cannabinoids are also produced by the human body known as endocannabinoids (Endo refers to internal or internal to the body). The body uses endocannabinoid receptors in both the central and peripheral nervous system to regulate various physiological processes such as sleep, appetitemood, pain, stress response and immune functions.
But how does CBD work in the gut? Inflammation is our body’s natural response to infection and injury. In small amounts, it’s a good thing because it shows that our bodies are responding appropriately to threats. But sometimes inflammation is not welcome and becomes a threat in itself. When chronic inflammation is concentrated in the gut, it can manifest as digestive problems, chronic diseases or other health problems.
Fortunately, it’s possible that CBD can ease inflammation of the gut, including irritable bowel syndrome—a condition that millions around the world suffer from—as studies show that CBD may have powerful anti-inflammatory properties that can ease symptoms.
Additionally, due to the generally accepted brain-gut connection, anxiety and stress can affect gut health and vice versa. This can make it difficult to determine whether stress is causing your upset stomach or whether your upset stomach is causing your stress. CBD could be the key to interrupting this cycle.
Recent studies have shown that CBD can alleviate anxiety in clinical settings. Stress and digestive problems are often closely related. Calming one thing can calm another. So it’s clear that CBD can lead to both a calmer mind and a calmer gut.
What better way to try it than with delicious honey?
Honey is the sweet answer to gut health, but trying honeys with added benefits can make your gut even happier. Check out Honey Heaven’s full range of honey and CBD and to shop visit www.honeyheaven.co.uk
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