Honey is often dubbed as a natural antibiotic, it is enriched with essential vitamins and antioxidants.
Honey is also a good source of vitamin C, D, E, K and B complex and beta-carotene.
It can do wonders for your immunity and heal chest congestion, cold, and respiratory problems.
Till today, a lot of children are given a teaspoon of honey each day, as it is said to shield them from seasonal ailments like cold and cough.
According to the book, 'Healing Foods' by DK Publishing House, honey "can be as effective as the cough suppressant diphenhydramine, and may help children sleep better.
Types of honey shown to work well for coughs include buckwheat, eucalyptus, citrus, or labiatae (mint family) varieties.
The antimicrobial properties of manuka honey make it a good choice if you or your child has a cold"
One of the most trusted ways to consume honey is mixing it with water.
If you want you can also add a pinch of lemon juice into the mix. This concoction is packed with vitamin C that helps prevent free radical activity and keeps you immune.
Honey water with lemon is also known to boost metabolism and aids fat loss.