Eating honey every day may give quick energy boost, said Amanda Sauceda, MS, RD, a registered dietitian. Honey is a source of antioxidants. "One of the greatest things about...antioxidants...is that they can have whole host of functions within the body, like helping fight inflammation," Sauceda added. Honey may support immune system due to antioxidants, natural enzymes and antimicrobial compounds.