🍯 About Honey
Compared to regular sugar (sucrose), the natural sugars found in honey (glucose and fructose) are absorbed by the body very quickly and provide a fast source of energy.
Because honey sugars are easily absorbed and quickly release energy, honey is often recommended for people who are:
physically exhausted
underweight or weakened
recovering after serious illness
experiencing fatigue or low energy
In the presence of fructose, the body may also absorb iron more efficiently, which is another reason why honey is valued as a natural food.
Eat honey to feel more energized and help support your well-being!
Recommended Daily Amount
It is best to take honey in several portions throughout the day.
Suggested daily intake:
Children: 30 g per day
(about 1 teaspoon, 2–3 times a day)Older adults: 60 g per day
Working adults / active adults: 90 g per day
How to Use Honey
Honey is best taken:
1.5–2 hours before meals, or
3 hours after meals
It is often recommended to take honey:
with warm boiled water
with tea
with milk
Honey is best used diluted, for example in equal parts with warm water.
Traditional recommendation:
Honey dissolved in warm water may help reduce stomach acidity and ease discomfort such as heartburn
Honey dissolved in cold water may increase stomach acidity
Honey for Colds
During colds, honey is traditionally used together with:
linden flower tea
peppermint tea
This combination is often valued for its warming and soothing properties and may help support easier expectoration.
Traditional use:
Add 1 tablespoon of honey to:
1 cup of hot tea, or
1 cup of warm milk
You may also add lemon juice.
Honey for Face and Skin Care
Honey has also traditionally been used in natural skincare.
For Dry and Normal Skin
Honey & Lemon Face Mask
Juice of 1 lemon
100 g honey
Mix the lemon juice with honey and apply a thin layer to the face.
Leave for 5–10 minutes, then rinse with cold water.
For Dry and Normal Skin – To Help Prevent Early Wrinkles
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons flour
1 egg white
Whisk the flour with the egg white and add the honey.
Apply the mixture to the face and leave for 10–15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Nourishing Honey Face Mask
1 teaspoon milk or kefir
1 teaspoon cottage cheese
1/2 teaspoon honey
Mix well and apply to the face for 30–60 minutes.
Rinse with warm water.
You may finish by gently rubbing the skin with a slice of lemon.
Honey Water for the Face
1 tablespoon honey
2 glasses of warm water
A honey water facial rinse can be prepared by washing the face in the solution for 5–7 minutes, then rinsing with warm water without soap.
Traditionally, honey water is believed to:
nourish the skin
help smooth fine lines
refresh the complexion
leave the skin feeling soft and velvety
Honey Baths
Honey baths are also traditionally considered beneficial.
Traditional use:
Add 200–250 g of honey to a warm bath.
⚠️ Important Note
Honey is a natural food product, not a medicine.
Children under 12 months of age should not consume honey.
People with allergies to bee products should use honey with caution.
If you have a medical condition, consult a healthcare professional before using honey for health purposes.