You should give up two "firsts" when drinking honey water
If we drink honey water as the very first thing on an empty stomach in the morning, this practice is not advisable. The reason is that honey water contains sugar and is not in the form of plain water. After drinking it, the fructose in the honey must be metabolized into glucose by the body to be absorbed and utilized. This way, it loses the effect of the first glass of water in the morning, which is to cleanse the body's internal environment.
Honey as the first drink cannot effectively replenish water for the body's cells. The time for the kidneys to excrete urine is relatively slower compared to plain water, reducing the body's detoxification function. At this point, when the body has not yet cleared waste products and receives new, high-quality (honey) substances, the new substances mix with the metabolic waste from the night, resulting in a mixed metabolic and absorption process of old and new materials. This makes it difficult to fully absorb the nutrients from the honey, and the re-metabolism of the waste is even more detrimental to health. Therefore, it's better to drink plain water first, and then consume honey ten minutes later to maximize its nutritional value.
Drinking a glass of honey water 30-60 minutes before bed, meaning it's the very last drink before sleep, is also not suitable for everyone and is not recommended! The reason is that drinking honey water at this time will typically cause blood sugar to rise quickly. How can it then alleviate nocturnal hypoglycemia as some claim? Furthermore, cells are already dehydrated during sleep, making the blood relatively more viscous. Drinking honey water on top of this would be like adding fuel to the fire, making it even harder to dilute blood viscosity and不利于 preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents. Therefore, for middle-aged and elderly individuals and those with abnormal blood lipids, plain water is a more suitable choice. Only by giving up these two "firsts" can the better nutritional value of honey be effectively utilized.
In addition, honey water contains various nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and biological enzymes, which have certain effects on beautifying the skin and promoting bowel movements. Therefore, after drinking plain water in the morning when the body is relatively cleansed, consuming honey is more beneficial for its preventive and therapeutic effects. To not affect your appetite, you can eat the honey directly or with bread. It can also be mixed with yogurt, fruit and vegetable juices, etc. Besides the two "first" times, the consumption time can be arranged as needed. Therefore, giving up the two "firsts" in the use of honey water will result in better nutritional value.
Reminder: Honey should not be consumed warm or hot, as this will destroy vitamins and inactivate biological enzymes, reducing its original nutritional value. It is best to consume honey with cool boiled water!