Honey and tea

I always like to add honey to my tea instead of sugar. I want to know if this is good for me. I am a 65-year old man.

Jaja (by SMS)

Yes, adding honey to tea is generally good as a natural sweetener and for potential health benefits like soothing sore throats and boosting immunity, but it’s best to add it to warm (not boiling) tea to preserve its delicate enzymes, with the main benefit often being flavor, not significant medicinal effects, and it’s not recommended for infants under one-year old. Some of the benefits of honey in tea are; Coats the throat and offers analgesic (pain-relieving) effects, great for coughs and colds, being a healthier alternative to refined sugar, providing quick energy, contains antioxidants that support the immune system, possesses antibacterial properties that can help fight infections and acts as a prebiotic, supporting a healthy digestive system.

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