Comedian Kim Shin-young revealed that she has a honey allergy.

Recently, Kim Shin-young was reading listener comments on MBC FM4U's "Hope Song at Noon with Kim Shin-young" when she was asked what kind of rice cake she likes. In response, Kim Shin-young said, "I like mugwort rice cakes," and added, "Surprisingly, I don't really eat things like honey rice cakes."

When the listener asked, "Don't you dip rice cakes in honey?" Kim Shin-young replied, "I have a honey allergy." He said, "So I can't eat honey at all," and added, "Propolis is also not allowed, and I can't eat pollen made into powder." Let's look into Kim Shin-young's honey allergy.

 

Immediate energy source for fatigue recovery... also good for gut health

Honey is composed of over 90% monosaccharides, which are quickly absorbed by the body. It is used as an immediate energy source and places less burden on the intestines. Therefore, it is effective for recovering from fatigue on days when you feel weak or tired from exercise. Many people think that honey has a high calorie content because of its sweet taste, but its caloric value is 294Kcal per 100g, which is lower than sugar (384Kcal per 100g).

Honey is also rich in various minerals. It contains a variety of minerals such as potassium, which helps eliminate sodium from the body, as well as magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, and iron. It also contains many B vitamins that aid in energy metabolism and recovery of vitality.

It is also good for intestinal health. According to a study published in the international journal "Frontiers in Nutrition," honey has the effect of stimulating the growth of beneficial bacteria that are good for intestinal health. It is also rich in anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial components, which strengthen immunity and reduce inflammatory responses in the body. It can also be expected to improve skin troubles such as mouth ulcers or blisters.

 

Contains substances that cause allergies such as honey, propolis, and pollen.

 

However, honey may contain allergenic agents derived from various environmental factors such as pollen. Allergic reactions like Kim Shin-young may occur. If you have experienced symptoms such as itching in the mouth or throat or difficulty breathing after consuming honey, you should be cautious about honey intake.

Propolis mentioned by Kim Shin-young should also be approached with caution. Propolis is made by bees collecting tree sap and pollen from flowers and mixing it with their saliva to bring back to the hive, so it inevitably contains components of honey and pollen. Therefore, people who are allergic to honey or sensitive to pollen should avoid propolis.

 

How to eat honey safely?

 

Even people without allergies should consume honey in an appropriate way. Honey's nutrients are easily destroyed when exposed to high temperatures. When storing, avoid direct sunlight, and instead of hot beverages, use it in lukewarm foods to enhance nutrient absorption.

Since it is a food rich in sugar, people who usually manage their blood sugar should avoid excessive intake. The same applies to consuming foods with high sugar content along with honey. Because it can cause obesity or dyslipidemia, people who need to control their weight should also eat in moderation. The American Heart Association recommends that men consume no more than 9 teaspoons of honey per day, while women and children should limit intake to 6 teaspoons.

 

Honey can be fatal to infants under one year old. Honey may contain spores of Clostridium botulinum. The adult form of Clostridium botulinum causes severe food poisoning symptoms, but the spores do not pose a significant problem in the bodies of adults and children who have developed immunity to handle them. However, for infants whose digestive systems are less developed and whose immune systems are not yet fully mature, spores can also be dangerous. Therefore, honey and foods containing honey should not be given to infants.

 

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Honey's nutrients are destroyed at high temperatures.

Hot honey tea is not very good.

 

Lukewarm honey tea actually

It seems to be good for recovery from fatigue.