Unlock Superpowered Immunity this Winter with Raw Honey's Antiviral Superpowers
Felipe Cabral
Struggling with winter colds and the flu? I feel you. When the weather turns cold, my immune system seems to take a hit too.
This year I was determined to take a different approach to cold and flu season. Rather than resorting to my usual rotation of vitamin C supplements, zinc lozenges, and Emergen-C packets, I decided to try boosting my immunity with a natural solution - Our deliciously healthy Raw Honey. I'll admit I was skeptical that simply adding a bit of honey to my diet could really make a difference against winter bugs. But after just 2 weeks of incorporating 1-2 daily tablespoons, I was stunned by the results. For the first winter ever, I've stayed cold, cough, and congestion-free!
“HNY Raw Honey has some powerful immune-boosting benefits”
Why Raw Honey Strengthens Your Immune System
HNY Raw Honey has some powerful immune-boosting benefits:
It's rich in antioxidants that fight inflammation and infection in the body. I've noticed less overall stuffiness since regularly taking honey day to day.
The enzymes and nutrients in raw honey help charge up immune cells so they can effectively attack foreign invaders. I haven't caught a single cold this winter and I credit the honey!
Honey has natural anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties to fight nasty bugs. I add it to my tea at the first sign of a sore throat now. The anti-inflammatory compounds combined with the viscous texture that smoothly coats the throat are a winning combo. It works better than any over-the-counter lozenge or spray for me when it comes to taming those first symptoms.
Why Raw Honey is Better Than Store-Bought
Not all honey is created equal when it comes to health benefits. HNY Raw Honey is:
Unpasteurized so it retains all its beneficial enzymes, vitamins and minerals. No nutrients have been cooked away!
Unfiltered so it holds onto fine bee pollen and propolis (the sticky substance bees use to hold their hive together, know for additional antioxidant and antibacterial properties) for immune protection.
Store-bought honey is typically heavily processed, stripping away the key antioxidants and immune boosters you need. Most big commercial honey brands use high heat and filtration to produce perfectly clear, golden liquid. Unfortunately, that intensive processing destroys the delicate enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals that make raw honey so beneficial.
Science-Backed Benefits of Honey for Your Immune System
Research supports using raw honey to fend off winter illness:
A 2010 study showed honey outperformed cough medicine in relieving cold symptoms in children. After seeing those results, I only use honey for my kid's coughs now.
A 2013 study demonstrated raw honey's effectiveness against respiratory infections like colds and flu. I haven't had a single respiratory bug this winter since starting honey!
A 2019 report revealed honey reduces inflammation and modulates the immune response - exactly what you want to fight infection!
Our Tips for Adding Raw Honey to Your Routine
Here are some easy ways we like to incorporate HNY Raw Honey for improved winter immunity:
Eat 1-2 tablespoons straight every morning to start your day off on the right foot
Mix it into your tea multiple times a day, especially at the first sign of a sore throat
It tastes delicious drizzled over yogurt or oatmeal
For an extra immune boost, pair it with some lemon and grated ginger too!
Try making some easy honey lemon cough drops to soothe and relieve coughs. Your kids love them!
Choosing a High-Quality Raw Honey
With all the options out there, it can be tricky finding raw honey that delivers immune benefits. That’s why HNY Raw Honey is the way to go:
We offer the best raw, unfiltered options including tamarisk, apple, orange, avocado, sage and more
Our small-batch honey retains all its raw enzymes
We only source locally from reputable Californian beekeepers
Meanwhile big supermarket brands tend to be over-processed with few benefits left. I've been disappointed too many times - that’s why you should go with HNY Raw Honey!
Who Should Avoid Honey
While raw honey offers wonderful immune-boosting benefits for most people, it does come with some precautions:
Children under 1 year should not consume honey due to botulism risk. Honey can contain dormant spores of Clostridium botulinum bacteria. An infant's gut hasn't yet developed to handle these spores, which can multiply and release dangerous toxins. So honey is not considered safe for any child under 12 months.
Those with confirmed bee allergies or venom hypersensitivities should also completely steer clear of honey. About 2% of Americans have bee venom allergies that can trigger severe reactions to bee-derived products.
For the majority of children over 1 year and adults however, Raw Honey presents only sweet immune-strengthening benefits! Still check with your doctor before introducing it if you have other known food allergies or are pregnant/breastfeeding.
Try HNY Raw Honey for Winter Immune Strength
We're a big believer in using HNY Raw Honey as an easy solution to boost natural immunity - especially coming into cold and flu season. The deeply nourishing options add powerful antiviral and antibacterial benefits to your diet year-round. Give HNY Raw Honey a try if you’re looking to level up your immune defenses too! Let us know in the comments and on Instagram (@sheefahoney) what your experience has been like.