By Mataeo Smith One popular household staple could help the body with a number of nutritional benefits during the cold and flu season, say experts. Honey is a product of floral nectar that bees make, and for thousands of years, people have consumed it and utilized it medicinally. When used sparingly, it can provide a number of benefits. Honey has a high calorie and energy content because it is naturally roughly 80% sugar. The following ingredients are found in one tablespoon of honey, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture: 64 calories, 17 grams of carbohydrates and 17 grams of sugar. A spoonf…