The nutritionist stated the lack of benefits of tea with honey

A gastroenterologist of the first category, nutritionist, and eating psychologist Nuria Dianova told whether tea with honey is really useful.

In an interview with Radio 1 on August 15, the specialist noted that honey has practically no healing properties, although it was previously used in folk medicine along with other products. The expert explained that it does contain biologically active substances in microdoses, but it can only work in combination with herbs and tinctures, and in many ways the placebo effect works.

According to her, honey is a high—calorie and expensive product, essentially comparable to sugar, so you should not look for special benefits in it. If you add it to hot tea or pastries, it leaves only the aroma and taste, not the medicinal properties.

The specialist added that honey can cause allergies and other ailments, so it is better to consult a doctor before using it.

On August 15, Nuria Dianova said that the beneficial properties of honey are greatly overestimated. According to her, royal jelly, propolis and other useful substances in honey are contained in too small quantities, writes RT.

On August 14, nutritionist Mariyat Mukhina told NSN that one tablespoon of honey per day is enough for an adult — this is the daily norm of carbohydrates. It is better to combine it with nuts, fats or cheese. Honey should be consumed only in a chilled form: when heated, it loses vitamins and antioxidants, and can also form the carcinogen acrylamide.

In May, biologist Irina Lyalina, in an interview with Life.ru she said that tea with lemon increases the tone of the body and improves concentration. Lemon is rich in vitamin C for immunity, and tea, especially green tea, has antioxidants. Together, they support the health and radiance of the skin. 360.ru .

Before that Pravda.Ru She wrote that honey and hot drinks are incompatible. High temperature destroys the active compounds of honey, reducing its effectiveness.

Earlier, internist Marina Konstantinova urged not to overestimate the medicinal properties of honey and not to abuse it. So, according to her, it's worth eating honey in the morning as an independent product. It does not need to be heated above 40 degrees, otherwise it will lose its useful properties.

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