{"id":9770,"date":"2019-11-12T15:54:32","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T15:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/healthylivinglondon.com\/?p=9770"},"modified":"2019-11-12T15:57:11","modified_gmt":"2019-11-12T15:57:11","slug":"we-went-manuka-lab-m-o-t","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthylivinglondon.com\/healthy-living-2\/we-went-manuka-lab-m-o-t\/","title":{"rendered":"WE WENT: Manuka Lab M.O.T."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Healthy Living London recently attended the Manuka Lab M.O.T.<\/a> event where we sampled their range of MGO Manuka honeys. We met Dr. Sarah Brewer<\/a>, who led us through a lifestyle Q&A to understand our potential exposure to cold and flu. The result of this quiz determined the best level of MGO (methylglyoxal) honey for the individual, to help keep colds and the flu at bay. We also had the opportunity to try the different strengths of MGO Manuka Lab honey and a few recipes that include their yummy honey.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Manuka Lab honey and a few treats using Manuka honey<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

So, what is Manuka honey?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manuka honey is produced by bees in New Zealand that pollinate the Manuka Bush. The honey that is produced contains many beneficial properties, such as antibacterial properties, which is what makes it special. The MGO, or methylglyoxal, is the active ingredient in Manuka Honey, responsible for the antibacterial effects and this is what sets it apart from other honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the benefits of including Manuka Honey in your diet?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manuka honey has antibacterial effects, is antiviral and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. Because of this, Manuka honey has many benefits, a few of which are listed below… <\/p>\n\n\n\n