Bees are some of the world’s hardest working creatures, and humans have a variety of things to thank these little insects for. They provide great services to the farming community and the environment.
Honeybees are perhaps the most important pollinator operating in the agricultural industry.
Pollination is, basically, transferring grains of pollen from one plant to another, to fertilize the ovaries of flowers.
While some plants rely on wind to provide pollination, some are self-pollinating. But most flowering plants need the services of natural pollinators, such as honeybees, to do the work.
Honeybees are so important as pollinators that many farmers will pay beekeepers to have hives located on their land.
In addition to the benefits that honeybees provide to the agricultural industry, they also provide similar pollination services to wild plants and flowers.
Many of our trees benefit from the pollination services of honeybees, which helps to preserve and multiply our natural forests.
A good pollination system is part of a healthy eco-system. Thus, the value of bees aside from the simple production of honey cannot be overemphasized.
Honey – Part of a Healthy Lifestyle
What you may not know is that honey is an important source of natural food energy. Honey can provide energy on its own or combined with other healthy foods. Honey is an excellent source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. The benefits of honey go beyond natural energy and great taste.
Experts in sports nutrition have said honey may be one of the most effective forms of carbohydrate to ingest just prior to exercise since it is easily digested and released into the body at a steady rate for use during exercise.
Research has also shown that consuming honey after a workout helps muscles to recuperate.
Honey heals
Honey is an effective, natural disinfectant that inhibits the growth of certain bacteria, yeast and mould and can help prevent scarring.
On minor skin injuries, honey’s natural ability to draw moisture from the air promotes healing and helps keep the injured area from sticking to the bandage.
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