The Hidden Health Benefits of Honey with Prof. Clare Collins (475)
5/23/202631 min
Friend of the pod Professor Clare Collins returns to dive down into the sticky depths of the surprisingly powerful world of honey - far beyond being "just a sugary liquid". From the hallucinogenic "mad honey" of the Rhododendrons to the science behind medical-grade honey dressings that can heal wounds days faster than conventional treatments, Dr. Clare explains why this ancient food deserves a second look.
We dive into honey's beneficial micronutrients, anti-inflammatory properties, and why the nutritional profile can vary dramatically depending on where bees source their pollen. Clare also busts the myth that honey is "bee vomit", revealing the fascinating biology behind how bees actually make honey and why these incredible insects deserve our respect!
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First 90 secondsKarl Kruszelnicki· Host0:00
I'm Dr. Karl, coming to you from the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. I acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first Australians and traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. G'day, Dr. Karl, Short Loads of Science, University of Sydney, but also University of Newcastle. Let me welcome back a friend of the podcast, vodcast, Professor Claire Collins.
Clare Collins· Guest0:26
Yes, great to be here, Karl.
Karl Kruszelnicki· Host0:28
And on one hand, you're a very high-ranking laureate professor in a field called dietetics, not nutrition, 'cause anybody can be a nutritionist for $20. But you are a proper dietician, and you're a laureate professor, and also you're my go-to person, um, on dietetics, and many TV and radio stations use you.
Clare Collins· Guest0:46
Yeah, absolutely. And, and you're absolutely correct. I am a nutrition scientist, a member of Nutrition Society of Australia, fellow, and a fellow of Dietitians Australia. So I can wear double hats for nutrition science and dietetics.
Karl Kruszelnicki· Host1:00
But we should be careful. If somebody calls themselves a nutritionist...
Clare Collins· Guest1:03
If they're an accredited nutritionist with Nutrition Society of Australia, they're legit. But you're absolutely right. Anyone can just go, "Oh, yeah, I'm a nutritionist," or, uh, they could even just say- Yeah ... "I'm a dietician," but they can't say they're an accredited practicing dietician or an accredited nutritionist.
Karl Kruszelnicki· Host1:19
And today we're gonna talk about honey. And in there you talk about mad honey. So, uh, let me tell you my little story about mad honey.
Clare Collins· Guest1:26
Yep.
Karl Kruszelnicki· Host1:27
So we were traveling with the, uh, your schoolkids through Nepal