Some of the amazing health benefits to include MAHIRA honey in a kid's diet for growth and development are:

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• Serves as an excellent nutrient storehouse.

• Helps in digestion.

• Treats sore throat/ cough.

• Relieves constipation and diarrhea.

• Relieves gastric reflux.

• Helps in healing.

• Heals mouth ulcers.

• Heals toothaches .

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1. MAHIRA Honey as a natural and healthy sweetener and energy booster.

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MAHIRA Honey is not just a sweetener, it contains vital minerals and enzymes so that your children are not eating empty calories like sugar.

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One tablespoon of honey contains an estimated amount of 64 calories and provides 17 g of carbohydrates, which comprises of sucrose, glucose, maltose and galactose.

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Carbohydrates are fuel for your kids to stay energetic all day.

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Honey contains many healthy nutrients and contains 11 mg potassium, 1 mg calcium, 1 mg phosphorus and minerals iron, zinc, manganese, fluoride, selenium.

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Honey also provides 1 mg of vitamin C and B, pantothenic acid, niacin and vitamin B6 as reported by US Department of Agriculture Nutrient.

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2. MAHIRA Honey to soothe a sore throat and as a cold remedy

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MAHIRA Honey is a natural remedy for cold symptoms.

It helps to soothe a sore throat too.

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To prepare honey as a home remedy you can give this honey home remedy: 

    • 1 tablespoon of honey

    • ¼ spoon cinnamon powder

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Mix them in a cup of warm water and let your child drink twice a day daily until the symptoms vanish. It is better to give it during bedtime to give your child a good night sleep.

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3. MAHIRA Honey to relieve coughing

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One study found that honey works better than two common cough medications and improves sleep.

You may prefer to give your kids honey because cough medication contains dextromethorphan and diphenhydramine.

Let your kid have a nice warm cup of honey drink instead, or do a cup of the home remedy honey drink listed in (2).

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4. MAHIRA Honey to strengthen the immune system

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The antibacterial in honey can be used to stimulate the production of immune cells.

Additionally, the antibacterial and antioxidant properties in honey are used to fight against germ and bacteria attack.

Honey also helps increase your child metabolism.

Just give your child one spoon of honey every day before they start the day!

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5. MAHIRA Honey as an ointment

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If you ever find your kids with a slight burn or wound, you can use high-grade pure honey to heal it.

Just make sure to wash the wound first with water and put on a small drop of honey on the affected area. However, we will not recommend this if you are unsure of the quality of your honey as not all supermarket brands are high-quality honey.

Hospitals that use honey as treatment usually uses medi-grade honey to heal because it is proven that honey helps in healing.

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However, for severe burns or wounds, please do visit a doctor for consultation.

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6. MAHIRA Honey for Digestion

 

Honey has anti-bacterial properties that are effective in killing bacteria like E. coli, H. pylori and even salmonella.

Honey can regularize bowel movement and provides relief during stomach infections.

You can prepare a cup of black tea and mix it with 1 teaspoon of honey twice daily for children.

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For younger children, warm water with 1 teaspoon of MAHIRA honey twice daily can be used instead of tea.

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How much MAHIRA honey can your kids eat in a day?

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Sugar intake should not constitute more than 10% of dietary energy. This is the daily recommended sugar limit by age group from Health Promotion Board.

As a precaution, we are substituting honey for sugar, because honey is a lot more healthier.

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• Below 12 months: Do NOT give honey in this age group.

• 1 to 2 years: 7 tsp (35 g) sugar:- that is approximately 2 teaspoons (34 g) honey.

• 3 to 6 years: 9 tsp (45 g) sugar- approximately 2 1/2 teaspoons (42.5 g) honey.

• >6 years: 11 tsp (55 g) sugar- approximately 3 teaspoons (51 g) honey.

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Tips for using MAHIRA honey

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MAHIRA Honey sweet taste is usually loved by everyone. Instead of soda, or sweetened food, we can use honey to mix in children’s water to satisfy their cravings.

You can also use honey in cookies, pastries or home dishes as a substitute for sugar.

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Best regards,

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MAHIRA HONEY:

YUVAASHOKA AGROTECH FARMING AND TRAINING PRIVATE LIMITED

NARESH ASHOK AHIRE – MANAGING DIRECTOR

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