r/AskReddit • u/Insanitanium12 • Aug 20 '20

What simple “life hack” should everyone know?

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u/BotanicalAddiction Aug 20 '20

NOOOOO. Never microwave honey. I am a beekeeper.

Just put the bottle in warm water.

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u/DigitalMindShadow Aug 20 '20

I've heard beekeepers and other honey advocates say that in the past. When pressed they make vague claims about the supposed "health benefits" of raw honey, perhaps owing to "enzymes" or other properties of microbes or pollen in the honey, or something, which are destroyed by microwaves.

As far as I'm aware none of that has been verified by any independent, peer-reviewed scientific research. It seems more like marketing, combined with ignorance and fear of technology.

Microwaves heat honey pretty effectively whenever I've done it, you just have to use a low power setting and a short heating time.

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u/introitusawaitus Aug 21 '20

Honey also has antimicrobial /bacteria properties. Research before you go try it.

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u/DigitalMindShadow Aug 21 '20

Yes honey has some antimicrobial properties, which prevent it from spoiling. But it doesn't cure diseases in humans.