HONEY FOR THE FAST TRACK

Scientists at the University of Memphis in Tennessee have found that honey boosts the performance, endurance and recovery of athletes.

In a recent study, nine competitive cyclists who took glucose and honey reduced their finishing times by up to three minutes with a six per cent increase in the athletes’ average power.

Meanwhile tests on 39 weight trainers showed that those who took honey after exercise had lower levels of cortisol, a hormone released when the muscles are under stress. These findings suggest that honey may be the ideal pick-me-up as well as a great source of energy.

Compared to other sugar sources, honey has also been found to keep levels of blood sugar fairly constant.

So keep in life’s fast lane with a simple spoonful of honey, taken every day.