People living to 100 on stunning Greek island swear spoonful of superfood is secret to long life

A gastronomy expert has claimed that residents of a stunning island live to 100 and have immaculate health because of one common .

Diane Kochilas, who lives on the 'blue zone' island of Ikaria, believes that raw honey could be a key factor in the islanders' extended lifespans, and all you need is one spoonful of the superfood, she says. Honey, whether raw or processed, is renowned for its benefits and could in turn boost a .

An Ikarian local claimed a traditional recipe featuring garlic, ginger, sage and honey is the "penicillin of his generation", while another cheekily referred to it as "natural Viagra", reports.

Although the sexual health benefits of honey haven't been explored, other studies have delved into its potential health advantages. A 2021 BMJ article said: "Honey was superior to usual care for the improvement of symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. It provides a widely available and cheap alternative to antibiotics."

The report also suggested that honey "could help efforts to slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance, but further high quality, placebo-controlled trials are needed."

A recent study in 2020 investigating the benefits of honey for treating symptoms of colds and flu found that it trumps other traditional remedies. The researchers explained: "We found that for combined symptoms, cough frequency and cough severity, honey is actually better than usual care...We also could not recommend a particular 'dose' or 'route' for taking honey, as we included so many different formulations."

In addition to potentially aiding with cold symptoms, the team at CBD. co have suggested honey might also be a boon for those who snore. According to GloucestershireLive, a spokesperson for the site shared: "Honey boasts impressive anti-inflammatory properties, which can work wonders for reducing . When your throat is less irritated and inflamed, your airways are more open, making it less likely you'll snore. Try mixing one teaspoon of honey into a cup of hot water, chamomile tea, or ginger tea.

"You can enjoy this cosy drink before bed as part of a relaxing nighttime ritual to calm down and prepare for sleep".