Things we love to eat are often not very good for us, so it’s hard to believe that something as sweet and delicious as honey can at the same time be so beneficial to our health. It is a natural remedy for sore throat, it has antiseptic and antibacterial traits, it’s been proven to help with treating allergies and there are other excellent honey properties whose potential is being researched for medical purposes.
However, the sad truth is that many bee colonies have been dying out around the world in the past decade due to extensive use of pesticides, parasites and viruses, malnutrition, etc. The following infographic by foodpackaginglabelslabels.net aims to inform readers about the status of bee colonies today and what people are doing to help them survive. It also provides very useful information about honey labeling that can interest both honey producers and consumers.
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