How Honey Water Benefits Workout

By Sheetal Tewari

Honey is a natural energy booster and helps you in your workout. The carbohydrates present in it supply fuel to the body. It is not only tasty, but also has loads of qualities in it. Fitness trainers also advise the intake of honey water during exercise sessions as it is a rich source of instant energy. Honey also helps you build stamina.

A spoonful of honey and hot water can do wonder to your body. If you are trying to lose weight, honey can be of great help to you. Honey mixed with hot water is known to have such qualities that help you lose weight. Honey mobilises the stored fat in body and helps you shed some weight. There are many ways in which honey water can help you in your workout:

Honey water benefits during workout:

How Honey Water Benefits Workout
  • During workout drink honey water to sustain stamina. The glucose present in honey gives you instant energy and fructose helps maintain it as it is absorbed slower.
  • It is a great post workout revitalizer. You have a tablespoon of honey in hot water or green tea after a hard workout. You will see the difference immediately as it revitalizes you instantly.
  • During workout, when you are following a strict diet you can consume honey without any problem. According to its nutritional value, one tablespoon of honey has only 64 calories and no fat in it. It is also five times sweeter than sugar so you don't even have to add too much of it to sweeten beverages.
  • Honey water is the best beverage to drink before or after a workout. It is much better and healthier than any other beverages like soda or juice that have too much calories in it. It helps you to avoid consuming extra calories.
  • Sipping on honey water makes you feel full for longer and you don't eat anything bad for your body.
  • As honey has low glycemic index, it is also known as the best post workout carbohydrate to refuel your body. Generally most of the post workout carbohydrates have high glycemic index. If you take them, they are quickly digested and absorbed.
  • If you are working out to lose weight fast, try honey. Take a spoonful of honey with cinnamon powder every morning before workout and at night before bed. It will help you lose weight faster.

These are few ways in which honey benefits during and after a workout.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Story first published: Monday, April 15, 2013, 20:22 [IST]
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