i LOVE raw honey
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Anonymous
that is all 
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Anonymous
| the kind with all the chewy/polleny gunk in it? |
Anonymous
| ew, no. what's that? |
Anonymous
| Raw honey is so good, and so good for you! |
Anonymous
| me too! |
Anonymous
| How is it different than regular honey. |
Anonymous
| Me too!!! |
Anonymous
Raw honey is honey that has not been processed or had heat applied to it. Because of that, raw honey contains natural anti-bacterial properties, enzymes, and antioxidants that are basically killed of in "regular" honey that had heat applied to it. It's basically straight from the comb to the jar, so you'll often find unfiltered pollens, parts of the comb, and even wax in it. But it's extremely good for you, and has much more flavor. http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/dec/23/why-raw-honey-is-good-for-you |
Anonymous
| I work in an E.R. See you soon! |
Anonymous
What? Since when does raw honey send anyone to the emergency room? If raw honey were risky, it wouldn't be sold in regular grocery stories. I get mine at TJs. It's not like raw honey is some black market magic sauce. |
Anonymous
What??? I've been eating raw honey forever and I am fine. Can you explain please? |
Anonymous
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Unless you are a bear
Food Poisoning You may come down with a case of food poisoning after eating raw honey. Raw honey is a potential source of botulism spores, according to the National Institutes of Health. Symptoms of food poisoning from botulism include stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and fever. If you experience any of these symptoms after consuming raw honey, you should contact your health care provider. In adults, these symptoms are generally initially more uncomfortable than dangerous, but can become life-threatening if they are left untreated. In babies, whose immune systems are still weak, botulism is very serious and you should call a doctor immediately. The NIH recommends that babies under one year old never be given honey, and that people of all ages should eat pasteurized honey to be safe from food poisoning. |
Anonymous
| What do you do with it? |
Anonymous
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You're more likely to get botulism from pesto.
But by all means panic - more raw honey for me!
And pp, you use raw honey just like regular honey - the texture might be a bit different (thicker, grittier) because it's unprocessed, but it's so so delicious! |
Anonymous
I work in an ER too. I eat raw honey. It's really good for you. |