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HOW RAW HONEY HELPS WHEN FASTING

May 25, 2018


There has been a lot of talk in the past few years about fasting and detox diets
in an attempt to eliminate toxins from the body, feel healthier and even lose
weight. Some fast to break bad habits like the over-consumption of caffeine,
processed foods and smoking. Some may say it’s a trend, but it’s not a new
concept. Fasting has been implemented for centuries and Muslims are currently
marking the Holy Month of Ramadan and fasting during daylight hours for the
lunar month of thirty days. Their reasons? To cleanse the body and mind, to feel
more connected to one’s faith and to understand the feeling of hunger and show
gratitude. It’s a time of purification of one’s body and mind.


WHAT IS A FAST?

The definition of fasting is to go without food and drink for a specific period
of time. This is usually done through intermittent fasting, either 8-12 hours of
fasting then eating, or fasting for 1-3 days drinking only water and broth, or
simply fasting for one day a month. There is lots of talk of the 5:2 fast which
includes eating normally for five days and fasting for two.

There are many ways and reasons why you may choose to fast, the important thing
is to do it in a healthy way and to understand what is happening in the body.


DETOXING THE BODY THROUGH FASTING

A number of diets and food programs focus on detoxing the body of toxins. These
plans include elimination diets, herbal supplements, juice cleanses, and enemas
but not all of them are backed by science. Some argue the body naturally
eliminates toxins and by embarking on a detox diet you may create more
problems upsetting the natural balance of your metabolism, the gut and digestive
system.


JUICE CLEANSING


Juicing or juice cleansing is a form of detoxing or fasting where only juices,
broth, water, and herbal teas are consumed for several days. This might be a way
to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet. However, be careful on the
amount of fruit juice consumed as it can cause blood sugar levels to spike. 
Adding a few spoonful’s of raw honey can help add natural sweetness, goodness
and aid in digestion and blood sugar regulation.

Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D. recommends fasting one day a week to rest your digestive
system and regularly drinking herbal tea and water. He also cautions that
fasting isn’t for everyone, including those who are pregnant, nursing or
diabetic.

After a detox or fast people often report feeling more energetic, lighter, have
better clarity of thoughts and overall feel healthier. It is always best to seek
professional guidance when fasting for the first time. Everybody is different
and what may work for one person won’t necessarily work for another. Headaches,
fatigue, and digestive issues can be symptomatic of a fast, but they can be
avoided if you listen to your body and are sensible in your choices. The most
important thing is to stay hydrated.

Whatever your reasons to fast here are some things to consider and how raw honey
can help your body in the process.


HOW RAW HONEY CAN HELP YOU FAST

Raw honey is full of natural sugars, enzymes, phytonutrients, minerals and
vitamins and holds antibiotic and antiseptic properties all of which the body
can benefit from at any time.

The three main components of all varieties of honey are fructose, glucose and
water so you can imagine how good it can be to replenish, give energy and
sustain you through the hours of fasting.

Drinking raw honey water on an empty stomach, such as first thing in the morning
after sleep or after a long day of fasting can aid hydration, replenish vital
nutrients and help you feel rejuvenated.

“The glucose in raw honey gets absorbed faster than sugar sources, so it gives a
quick energy boost” says Banin Shahine, clinical dietician and nutrition fitness
manager at Fitness First Middle East in an article about Ramadan in The
National. “With about 17 grams of carbo­hydrates in a table­spoon, raw honey can
be added to workout shakes and meals during Ramadan. She says desserts during
Ramadan are often dressed in sugar syrup, which is bad for health. “People
should try replacing sugary syrups with raw honey for sweetness. Even for
diabetics, honey in small quantities can regulate blood sugar levels.”


REGULATE BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS

Taking raw honey before a day of fasting helps sustain your energy as honey
contains glycogen that is beneficial for blood sugar levels. You can also add
cinnamon to honey to help with blood sugar balancing. After many hours without
food or water, the liver is in need of nutrients. To feed the liver and blood
stream it is advised to drink honey and water first thing to break the fast or
on waking to give the body the fuel it needs to function well. This is known as
the Hibernation Diet. Whether fasting or not, after eight hours of sleep it is a
good way to start the day. Your liver carries out most of its metabolic repair
at night. A depleted liver will run out of glycogen at some point in the night
and may start to produce stress hormones instead (like cortisol) leaving you
waking up groggy and tired  so topping it up with a spoonful of raw honey last
thing at night helps give your liver glycogen in the form of glucose and
fructose.


IMPROVE YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Raw honey is known to have anti-inflammatory benefits and to aid in digestion
including those with IBS, colitis or gut issues. Taking a spoonful of raw honey
can help as the live enzymes slip down the throat into the stomach colon.
However if you take honey in water it will reach more of the body and the blood
stream faster. Some people complain of bloating and changes in bowel movements
whilst fasting and raw honey can help soothe the digestion and elimination
process.


IMPROVE SLEEP AND AID CELL REPAIR

Many people speak of their sleep being interrupted when fasting and sometimes
experience vivid dreams. The fast is cleansing your body and mind. Just a
spoonful of honey in a glass of water an hour before bed time can help with the
quality of sleep and your body repair and recovery. Honey also causes your brain
to release the sleep hormone melatonin which should send you off into a restful
slumber.

It’s important to note that fasting is not complete without proper breaking of
the fast which can be just as important as managing the fast and can be even
more challenging. One has to mentally prepare and be disciplined when facing
food again because a relaxed digestive system can be sensitive and needs time to
adjust. So it’s best to avoid overloading the system with a lot of food and
avoid fried or fatty foods. It is advised to eat fresh fruit and vegetables
slowly and drink fresh juice. Eating smaller meals, chewing your food well and
eating according to hunger are all good tips. Muslims during Ramadan break their
fast with water and dates as is tradition and again taking raw honey will also
help in slowly easing your body into eating food again.

Read Raw Honey and Ramadan for more insights and recipe ideas for Iftar and
Suhoor.

What is your experience of fasting?

 


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