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[1COBearsfan]

Indeed, but there are many advantages to raw honey

 

[winos5]

You can argue that you enjoy the taste better perhaps. I enjoyed it on oatmeal this morning infact.

 

[1COBearsfan]

Just like the diet discussion there is plenty of evidence to suggest that there are more health benefits of raw honey than honey that has had everything but the sugar cooked out of it.

I noticed that my allergies almost went away when I started using local raw honey in different foods.

 

[FirstTimer]

Just like the diet discussion there is plenty of evidence to suggest that there are more health benefits of raw honey than honey that has had everything but the sugar cooked out of it.

I noticed that my allergies almost went away when I started using local raw honey in different foods.

Post this peer reviewed evidence.

http://www.honey.com/faq/

While there is no official U.S. federal definition of “raw” honey, it generally means honey that has not been heated or filtered. According to the FDA, “nutritious” can be used in reference to the diet as a whole, not an individual food. Nevertheless, we often see or hear claims that raw honey is “more nutritious” or “better for you,” primarily because raw honey may contain small amounts of pollen grains that are often removed during processing or filtering.

Honey is produced by honey bees from the nectar of plants, not pollen. Pollen occurs only incidentally in honey. The amount of pollen in honey is miniscule and not enough to impact the nutrient value of honey. According to Dr. Lutz Elflein, a honey analysis expert with an international food laboratory, the amount of pollen in honey ranges from about 0.1 to 0.4%. Similarly, a 2004 study by the Australian government found the percentage of dry weight canola pollen in 32 Australian canola honey samples ranged from 0.15% to 0.443%.

A 2012 study by the National Honey Board analyzed vitamins, minerals and antioxidant levels in raw and processed honey. The study showed that processing significantly reduced the pollen content of the honey, but did not affect the nutrient content or antioxidant activity, leading the researchers to conclude that the micronutrient profile of honey is not associated with its pollen content and is not affected by commercial processing. . The 2012 study and abstract with statistical analysis was presented at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Conference in Boston April 20-24, 2013.

http://www.burlesons-honey.com/about-honey/facts-about-honey/dispelling-honey-myths

ccording to Dr. Daniel More - Does eating local honey help treat symptoms of allergies?
By Daniel More, MD,
Updated March 05, 2010
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board

Question: Does eating local honey help treat symptoms of allergies?

Answer: Possibly, but I wouldn’t recommend it. It is a popular notion that eating honey is a natural remedy for symptoms of allergies and asthma. Honey contains various ingredients, including pollen allergens and components of honeybees. In fact, bee pollen -- available without a prescription and at most health food stores -- is also commonly marketed as a natural allergy remedy and an anti-inflammatory agent. Other names for commercially available bee pollen include royal jelly or propolis.

Locally produced honey, which supposedly contains local plant pollens to which a person would be allergic, is the preferred type of honey for allergies. It makes sense that consuming honey that contains pollen to which a person is allergic would improve allergies, much like how sublingual immunotherapy works. And, the fact that many people have experienced anaphylaxis from eating honey means that there may be enough pollen to stimulate the immune system.

However, in order to prove that a therapy works, it must be compared to placebo. There is only one well-designed study comparing two different types of honey (locally-produced and nationally-produced) against placebo in people with pollen allergy. Unfortunately, there was no difference in allergy symptoms among the three groups of study participants. It was interesting, however, that nearly 1 in 3 of the volunteers dropped out of the study because they couldn’t tolerate eating one tablespoon of honey every day due to the overly sweet taste. More studies are needed to further investigate the possible benefits of honey for the treatment of allergies.

So, while consuming local honey for your allergies may sound like a good idea, and many would even argue that it can’t hurt, no well-designed study that I’m aware of shows that it actually does work. In fact, some very sensitive people could experience life-threatening allergic reactions as a result of eating locally-produced honey due to the pollen and venom protein content. I don’t doubt that some people actually do get benefit for their allergies as a result of eating honey, but for most people this is probably no more than a placebo effect.

Myth: Eating honey from your hometown will help fend off seasonal allergies.

Fact: Unfortunately, there’s no basis for this sweet home remedy. Consuming honey that contains local pollens will not help increase your tolerance for the allergens, says the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Honey is made from flowers, but the pollen that triggers your sniffling is from trees and grass.

In fact, if you’re especially sensitive to pollens, eating raw honey could cause a severe reaction. Read more about this by clicking here.

You're not presenting anything factual.

 

[1COBearsfan]

I guess you showed me

 

[1COBearsfan]

Back to oatmeal recipes. Anyone try veggies in oatmeal? I haven't, just wondering if it would be a worthwhile adventure

 

[winos5]

Not in oatmeal. With barley yes, in soup or stew.

 

[theOHIOSTATE!]

I used to have a roommate who swore by2 eggs over easy on top of oatmeal, and he was pretty active/lean and probably found it hard to get his macros in every day.

It always seemed gross to me, but it's certainly an upgrade over just the oatmeal....gotta get some extra protein/fats in some sort of way if that's all your eating for the morning imho.

 

[ThatGuyRyan]

interesting. I am a fan of scrambled eggs (2) with a 1 can of tuna for either lunch or breakfast. Omelet style so the tuna is pseudo fired with a half tbl spoon of olive oil.

 

[winos5]

I like scrambled eggs with chopped green chillies, tomatos, and onion with liberal cilantro. Scoop that stuff up on crunchy (toasted) white corn tortillas. Good eats.

 

[DC]

I guess you showed me

LOL. I'm with you on the honey. You can find an article online anywhere refuting anything. I especially love the doctors quote in one of first timers articles "Possibly, but I wouldn't recommend it." STFU.

Local honey IS best.

 

[DC]

Back to oatmeal recipes. Anyone try veggies in oatmeal? I haven't, just wondering if it would be a worthwhile adventure

Yes. My 2.5 year old recently tried a combo of kale, raspberries and blueberries in his oatmeal. I use a Vitamix and it turns it into a sauce or gravy or whatever the **** we call it and I add it to his oatmeal sometimes when it's in the bowl and done cooking. I just whip it with a spoon. He has no idea. Just have to be careful to not use too much Kale or he will detect the veggies.

 

[1COBearsfan]

Yes. My 2.5 year old recently tried a combo of kale, raspberries and blueberries in his oatmeal. I use a Vitamix and it turns it into a sauce or gravy or whatever the **** we call it and I add it to his oatmeal sometimes when it's in the bowl and done cooking. I just whip it with a spoon. He has no idea. Just have to be careful to not use too much Kale or he will detect the veggies.

Interesting. We froze some packs of fruit for smoothies that would probably work great for that. Maybe add a bit more kale or some spinach. Will have to try sometime

 

[WCL]

As a person who grew up eating nothing but processed garbage, I'd like to say hats off to the people in this thread who are feeding their kids real food. You guys are doing it right.

 

[DC]

Thanks, WCL. Its so easy with a vitamix.

 

[FirstTimer]

Local honey IS best.

Based on what peer reviewed scientific research?

 

[SilenceS]

interesting. I am a fan of scrambled eggs (2) with a 1 can of tuna for either lunch or breakfast. Omelet style so the tuna is pseudo fired with a half tbl spoon of olive oil.

I rather die by 50.