Srinagar, March 22 -- A lot of people have been using honey as an everyday sweetener for tea, coffee or even toast. But did you know that there are a lot more uses for this nifty little treat?

General Health benefits

Honey offers a myriad of health benefits to the body. A tablespoon of honey contains roughly 60 calories. Honey is almost fat-free, cholesterol-free and sodium-free.

So it's no small wonder that countless health-conscious people add honey to their coffee or tea instead of using sugar or any other sugar substitutes. Honey is made up of 80% carbs, 2% mix of various vitamins and then 18% water.

Honey can help you get rid of throat irritation and cough

Honey is considered a natural cough suppressant. In a study conducted with ...