Honey has innumerable beneficial properties. Firstly, it is a natural sweetener. Bees make honey by converting nectar into simple sugars that are actually easily and quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. Thus, honey not only gives instant energy, but is ideal for all: young, old, convalescents and people suffering from digestive disorders. As a food, honey has other properties too. It contains many vitamins and minerals, like Vitamin B and C, calcium, iron, potassium. sodium, along with amino acids and enzymes. Taking honey ensures a supply of such valuable nutrients, which can get destroyed in cooking.