Honey is a nutritional treasure that is very suitable for the physiological needs of the elderly. Consuming sugar can easily lead to high blood sugar in the elderly, which can cause age-related diseases such as high blood lipids and atherosclerosis. However, consuming honey does not have this problem because it contains two easily absorbable sugars: glucose and fructose. The ratio of these sugars is very appropriate, and relatively speaking, the body absorbs glucose faster than fructose. Therefore, after consuming honey, the glucose is quickly absorbed while the fructose is absorbed more slowly, thus maintaining blood sugar levels. A series of experiments conducted by the University of Chicago in the United States found that honey, apart from glucose, is the substance most quickly absorbed by the human body. It does not result in excessive sugar in the blood, and blood sugar levels slowly return to optimal levels.
In addition, honey can enhance the resistance of the elderly and have a preventive and therapeutic effect on age-related diseases. Regular consumption by the elderly can prevent and treat diseases such as cough, insomnia, vascular diseases, indigestion, gastric ulcers, constipation, and dysentery. Therefore, honey is rightfully called the "milk for the elderly".
