6 Science-Based Steps to Support Your Gut Health with PRI Manuka Honey + 3 Delicious Toast Recipes to support your Immune System
3 Simple Manuka Honey Toast Recipes
This post is sponsored by PRI the thoughts + opinions expressed are my own.
Gut Health: we all want it. And, we're wondering how to get it, right? Here are 7 steps to help you achieve it with PRI Manuka Honey. Support your gut health through the daily use of Manuka Honey while managing Celiac Disease, Food Allergies, Irritable Bowel Disease, + more. It’s Celiac Awareness Month + we want to help you live your best life.
Did you know? Manuka Honey has many qualities that set it apart from traditional honey because of the unique qualities of the manuka plant that the nectar is harvested from. Think: Manuka Honey is kind of like a super honey. Bees collect nectar from the Manuka flowers that bloom just 2-6 weeks per year!
All natural raw honey contains the antibacterial actions of Hydrogen Peroxide – a known anti-bacterial component, as it breaks down cell walls of bacteria. Our bodies naturally eliminate Hydrogen Peroxide with Catalase, an enzyme which converts Hydrogen Peroxide to water and oxygen. That makes the antibacterial effects of regular honey short lived when taken internally or applied topically.
All natural raw honey also includes the antibacterial actions of Osmotic Pressure – The concentration of sugar to water is very high with Osmotic Pressure which means it will absorb the water out of bacteria and other organisms.
Methylglyoxal (MGO) is the unique antibacterial property found ONLY in Manuka Honey.
Dietary Methylglyoxal gives Manuka its superpowers. This is the scientifically proven “active” component of Manuka Honey, which forms in the manuka flower’s nectar. An antibacterial action not deactivated by the human body’s natural defenses. While it’s not as simple as that methylglyoxal, aka MG, MGO or NPA (non-peroxide activity) is typically what you will find referenced on most manuka honey labels. If you don’t see an indication of MG you have no idea what you are getting!
PRI offers test results for each batch on request so you know for sure you’re getting only real, pure, manuka honey.
6 Science Based Facts to Support Your Gut Health with PRI Manuka Honey:
Regularly including Manuka Honey, with its anti-inflammatory properties, in the diet can help decrease IBS symptoms such as: constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain + irregular bowel movements. Source
Evidence shows Manuka Honey may support gut health as a prebiotic (due to the presence of oligosaccharides). Source
Consuming Manuka Honey can help reduce the symptoms of acid reflux. Source + Source
Manuka honey has been shown to reduce inflammation + attack strains of bacteria, such as: Clostridium difficile (C. diff) and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). These bacterial infections can cause severe diarrhea and inflammation of the bowel. • Source and Clostridium difficile (C. diff) Source
Manuka honey is known to be a potential antibacterial agent. Source
Support the microbial life in the gut with Manuka Honey as a sweetener in place of sugar to avoid the impact of cane sugar on the gut such as: inflammation of the gut which disrupts the microbial diversity and function of gut bacteria. Source + Source
Additional sources supporting the use of Manuka Honey to support gut + immune health. Source + Source
Bonus: Manuka provides relief by coating the throat as well as fighting the bacteria that is causing pain Source
3 Toast Recipes to Support Gut Health with PRI Manuka Honey
Ingredients:
3 Slices of Gluten Free Bread
1 Mango
1 Pear
½ Cup Sliced Strawberries
¼ Cup Blueberries
¼ Cup Raw Walnuts
¼ Cup Raw Pistachios
3 Tbsp Almond Butter
6 Tbsp Cashew Butter
3 Tsp PRI Manuka Honey
1 Tbsp Dragonfruit Powder
½ Tsp Dried Italian Herbs
¼ Tsp Cracked Black Pepper
Directions:
Lightly toast the gluten free bread to taste.
Spread two pieces of toast with approximately 3 Tbsp. of cashew butter.
Spread 3 Tbsp. of almond butter on the additional piece of toast.
Top the almond butter toast with sliced strawberries, blueberries, sprinkle with dragonfruit powder + drizzle with PRI Manuka Honey.
Top a cashew butter toast with pear slices, sprinkle with walnuts, drizzle with PRI Manuka Honey + sprinkle with dried Italian herbs.
Top a cashew butter toast with mango slices, sprinkle with pistachios, drizzle with PRI Manuka Honey + dust with cracked black pepper.
Place the toasts on a charcuterie board with additional PRI Manuka Honey + fresh veggies + fruits.
Enjoy!
Please Note: Manuka Honey is not heat tolerant. Manuka contains beneficial enzymes that break down when heated. Enzymes such as antibacterial methylglyoxal present in Manuka UMF honey are destroyed by high heat or prolonged exposure to high temperature. Please store your honey in a cool, dry place to help protect the enzymes from heat.
PRI provides a line of both standard and UMF Manuka Honey. ALL Manuka Honey from NZ must be independently tested and meet MPI standards before being labeled and leaving the country. UMF is a paid certification stamp which can be added on top of this testing. The UMF organization uses its own testing scale.
Note: PRI honey is usually considerably over these values.
Use these general guidelines to pick the strength that is best for you:
For general maintenance look for an MG rating of 60-200
For maintenance and extra digestive support look for 200-400
Take 2-3 teaspoons daily for general well-being, preferably 10-15 minutes before a meal.
400 and over is generally only recommended for external use such as treating more serious burns, ulcers and non-healing wounds.
Cheers to improved gut health + overall wellbeing to you with the daily use of PRI Manuka Honey.
Photography by: // © Lindsey Lee & Co.
