Article: A taste of honey; A jar of honey may be more useful in your medicine cabinet than your larder. Scientists say it helps fight disease, protects teeth, heals wounds and keeps you slim.(M Health)

Byline: PAUL SIMONS

Fights diseases

MICROBIOLOGISTS at Cardiff University have found that a spoonful of honey packs more punch against bacteria than many antibiotics.

In fact, it can even kill off the notorious MRSA superbug which is resistant to antibiotics and plagues many hospitals. Honey can also attack bacteria inside the body such as heliobacter pylori - the resistant bacteria that cause stomach ulcers.

So what's the secret ingredient? Well, the high sugar content slows bacteria ...

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