Because of the high demand for honey in the market, the water here is very deep and it is not uncommon to find honey masquerading as being of very good quality. So how can you be sure to buy good quality honey? There is actually a simple and intuitive way to do this, and that is to look for a few marks on the outer packaging.

How to pick honey in the supermarket?

(1) Look for the QS logo

First, before you buy honey, check the label of the product's outsourcer for a genuine QS number. Honey with a QS number proves that the honey harvesting bees have certain recognized qualifications. Honey collected by such bees is more authentic and regular. Therefore, honey with a QS mark on the outer packaging guarantees at least the basic quality of the honey.

(2) Look at the standard labeling.

Of course, some honey without the QS logo does not necessarily mean that it is not good honey, but it is best to have a test report from an authoritative organization or the GB14963 implementation standard marked on the label. This kind of honey will greatly reduce the chance of adulteration when purchasing, we eat it will be more assured.

(3) Look at the "honey products" logo.

The real honey should not have the "honey products" logo. According to the new national standard for honey, after chemical processing or adding other substances can only be called "honey products", can not be called honey alone. This is not to say that a product labeled "honey products" is not a good product, but that such a product is not honey.

Summary: Before buying honey, carefully recognize the three signs. It is best to choose products with the QS mark and the standard mark, which will greatly reduce the probability of buying fake honey. If you want to buy pure honey, don't choose a product that has a "honey product" logo.

When to drink honey?

1. It is recommended that you do morning exercises and drink before exercising. Although exercise on an empty stomach can promote fat burning, it is prone to low blood sugar, panic, shortness of breath, dizziness and even heart problems. If you exercise right after a meal, it will have an adverse effect on the gastrointestinal tract and digestion. Therefore, it is recommended to use honey water as an energy supplement before or during exercise.

2. It is recommended to drink a cup when you are hungry to avoid overeating. Because hunger in our body is not caused by fasting, it is believed that hunger is due to blood sugar or fat below a certain concentration, which stimulates the hypothalamus central nervous system and causes the desire to eat. The lower the blood sugar concentration, the stronger the hunger and the easier it is to overeat. Ripe honey contains more than 85% sugar, with glucose, fructose and sucrose as the main components. After drinking glucose, it will enter the bloodstream quickly. After about 20 minutes, the feeling of hunger will diminish or disappear. And avoid the phenomenon of overeating.

3. It is also recommended to drink honey water half an hour before meals. On the one hand, it can relieve hunger, and on the other hand, it can stimulate the secretion of gastric acid, which is suitable for people with poor digestive function. But don't drink too much to avoid drinking too much and not wanting to eat.