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Honey… Pure Energy

Posted by Emily on Tue, August 17, 2010 - 1:21 PM

The National Honey Board recently exhibited at the IDEA World Fitness Convention in Los Angeles, California. We had a wonderful time and were able to connect with so many inspiring fitness professionals and enthusiasts, nutritionists and athletes.

Honey has been used as a natural energy booster for centuries, and in the last couple of years, NHB has made a bigger push to remind consumers of this benefit of pure honey. At the show, we handed out multiple recipe brochures, water bottles, drawstring bags and honey sticks, and the positive response to our messaging was overwhelming. Not only did the attendees appreciate the honey “gear,” but they also were fascinated by the honey-making process, honey facts and other benefits of the all-natural sweetener.

NHB spokesperson, Mitzi Dulan, RD, was in attendance as well, signing her (and co-author Tony Gonzalez’s) new book, The All-Pro Diet. Excited fitness buffs lined up to receive a copy of the book and to talk to the woman behind the clean-eating teachings and recipes.

Here is a breakdown of honey’s energy-boosting benefits:

Honey is a rich source of carbohydrates, providing 17 grams at just 64 calories per tablespoon.
Pure honey may be an effective form of carbohydrate to ingest just prior to exercise. When honey is eaten before a workout or athletic activity, it is released into the system at a steady rate throughout the event.
Honey is a great carbohydrate source to combine with post-workout protein supplements. Research has shown that ingesting a combination of carbohydrates and protein immediately following exercise (within 30 minutes) is ideal to refuel and decrease delayed-onset muscle soreness.

Be sure to check out our Benefits of Honey page for more information.

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