Honey is the world’s greatest superfood.
But most people think it will give them diabetes.
The lore and history surrounding the gods’ nectar is fascinating and opens a window to why honey has been worshiped since the dawn of time.
(Sugar haters will NOT like this one)🧵
But most people think it will give them diabetes.
The lore and history surrounding the gods’ nectar is fascinating and opens a window to why honey has been worshiped since the dawn of time.
(Sugar haters will NOT like this one)🧵
Honey has been known for millennia as a health food, powerful beyond belief.
But something changed. Now people think of honey as an unhealthy liquid sugar. And most modern honey might be exactly that.
But something changed. Now people think of honey as an unhealthy liquid sugar. And most modern honey might be exactly that.
The Early Days
Before someone tells you that “honey is just sugar” and “eating too much of it will give you diabetes”, maybe ask them how it helped hoist us out of the stone age.
Yes, that’s right. Honey is documented as a Stone Age superfood.
Before someone tells you that “honey is just sugar” and “eating too much of it will give you diabetes”, maybe ask them how it helped hoist us out of the stone age.
Yes, that’s right. Honey is documented as a Stone Age superfood.
The earliest documentation of honey comes from Spanish cave paintings of us gathering honey from wild bees 8000 years ago.
Even the earliest of humans knew that honey was a key to both surviving and thriving. They were willing to climb to dangerous heights for its powers.
Even the earliest of humans knew that honey was a key to both surviving and thriving. They were willing to climb to dangerous heights for its powers.
Egypt
In ancient Egypt, the honeybee was known as a gift from the god Re.
The Egyptians were the first society to document their understanding of the unbelievable powers of honey.
In ancient Egypt, the honeybee was known as a gift from the god Re.
The Egyptians were the first society to document their understanding of the unbelievable powers of honey.
Egyptians believed in its powers for both the spiritual, and the practical.
They, naturally, loved it as a food but also used it as a medicine, embalming fluid, and a religious sacrifice.
While we’re on the topic of religion…
They, naturally, loved it as a food but also used it as a medicine, embalming fluid, and a religious sacrifice.
While we’re on the topic of religion…
Greek and Roman Mythology
Honey is the food of the gods.
Zeus was fed raw honey as an infant, leading to his amazing powers.
We, instead, feed our young Pop-Tarts and Froot Loops.
Honey is the food of the gods.
Zeus was fed raw honey as an infant, leading to his amazing powers.
We, instead, feed our young Pop-Tarts and Froot Loops.
Honey is also what makes up Ambrosia and Nectar, the powerful foods and drinks atop Mt. Olympus. It is said to be the source of the gods' strength and immortality.
It leads to immortality, yet the average American would rather use artificial sweeteners and low-calorie options.
It leads to immortality, yet the average American would rather use artificial sweeteners and low-calorie options.
Hinduism
Honey is also one of the 5 pillars of immortality in Hinduism.
In ancient India, a male baby would be fed honey, gold, and butter in a ritual when he was born.
Honey is also one of the 5 pillars of immortality in Hinduism.
In ancient India, a male baby would be fed honey, gold, and butter in a ritual when he was born.
Christianity and Judaism
Honey is mentioned in the bible as a signal of abundance and prosperity over 60 times.
And people still deny its power.
Honey is mentioned in the bible as a signal of abundance and prosperity over 60 times.
And people still deny its power.
The Middle Ages
Fast forward to the Middle Ages, when raw honey became a staple in medicine.
Hippocrates wrote extensively about raw honey, saying that it was an amazing healers tool.
Fast forward to the Middle Ages, when raw honey became a staple in medicine.
Hippocrates wrote extensively about raw honey, saying that it was an amazing healers tool.
The Modern Era
Finally, in the modern era, raw honey has been investigated more by science than in history.
What was once just known and understood has since been proven and documented.
Finally, in the modern era, raw honey has been investigated more by science than in history.
What was once just known and understood has since been proven and documented.
Amazing antibacterial properties, rich nutrient content, energy and vitality-boosting qualities, fertility-helping, delicious tasting, and so much more.
But the honey of today is not like the honey of the past.
And that is why many believe it is harmful.
But the honey of today is not like the honey of the past.
And that is why many believe it is harmful.
Because of a little thing called pasteurization, honey no longer has the reputation that it used to.
Over time, raw honey crystallizes. This does nothing to the nutrient profile of it but just changes the consistency and color.
Over time, raw honey crystallizes. This does nothing to the nutrient profile of it but just changes the consistency and color.
Due to companies wanting honey to stay uncrystallized longer so they could bottle and sell it, pasteurizing honey became commonplace.
Honey begins to lose its nutrient profile when the temperature of it reaches above 95 degrees, the internal temperature of a hive.
Honey begins to lose its nutrient profile when the temperature of it reaches above 95 degrees, the internal temperature of a hive.
Most go even farther beyond that, though, and heat it up to 160 degrees.
Pasteurizing the honey filtered and smoother, but strips it of many of the benefits, similar to raw vs. pasteurized milk.
Pasteurizing the honey filtered and smoother, but strips it of many of the benefits, similar to raw vs. pasteurized milk.
When honey is pasteurized, it:
-Strips the honey of its antibacterial properties
-Kills enzymes, vitamins, nutrients and more that make honey a superfood
-Ruins the flavor
-So much more
-Strips the honey of its antibacterial properties
-Kills enzymes, vitamins, nutrients and more that make honey a superfood
-Ruins the flavor
-So much more
Overall, pasteurization of honey simply turns a perfect food into what is basically just liquid sugar, no wonder millions are afraid of it.
Honey is the greatest superfood on the planet, which is why it must be kept raw.
Honey is the greatest superfood on the planet, which is why it must be kept raw.
Honey is amazing for energy.
But any company that has used it in an energy gel sources it badly, pasteurizes it, and fills the gel with other artificial ingredients and additives.
But any company that has used it in an energy gel sources it badly, pasteurizes it, and fills the gel with other artificial ingredients and additives.
We set out to change that.
We are soon launching the world’s healthiest pre-workout, made with RAW honey and a few other natural energy-boosting ingredients that Zeus, himself, would approve.
We are soon launching the world’s healthiest pre-workout, made with RAW honey and a few other natural energy-boosting ingredients that Zeus, himself, would approve.
We refuse to pasteurize our honey, making sure that it is the same pure honey that our ancestors have eaten for thousands of years.
Our initial run will have limited availability so be sure to check out the link below so you don’t miss it.
realpungao.com
Our initial run will have limited availability so be sure to check out the link below so you don’t miss it.
realpungao.com
In general, it is clear that honey may be the greatest superfood in the world and must be consumed by the mouthful, daily.
Be sure your honey is raw and you will reap health benefits like your ancestors have for thousands of years before you.
Be sure your honey is raw and you will reap health benefits like your ancestors have for thousands of years before you.
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