Honey is a natural antibiotic and has been used for a long time with lemon in tea. But there are many, many other uses and benefits to honey. There are many different kinds of honey as well - so let's start there.
I have always been told to look for honey made in my region. Honey is made from the nectar of flowers and pollen from those flowers finds its way into the honey as well. For those of you tortured by allergies - honey consumed from your region is to help strengthen your immune system to fight allergies. Another thing I have always been told is to choose the darkest honey available in your region. The more types of flowers used - the darker the honey - this is another benefit for those of use with allergies.
Antibacterial uses - Since honey is an antibacterial it can be used to help heal cuts, scratches, burns, and acne. Clean the area with soap and water and put a little honey on the wound, cover with a band aid. Repeat daily. Honey helps to speed up healing and reduces scar visibility.
Moisturizer - Honey helps to soften skin - rough patches, rough heals, and dry skin. Clean area with soap and water and spread a thin coat of honey over. Cover with a warm moist wash cloth or towel and let sit for 5 - 10 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
Immune booster - A teaspoon of honey taken each morning with daily supplements has been professed to boost the immune system.
Energy booster - When you are in need of a quick boost, drink a cup of green tea with a tsp of honey.
Improve blood flow - The glucose in honey helps increase blood flow.
Colon damage prevention - Honey is high in antioxidants which strengthen the colon. Daily dosage of honey helps to strengthen the colon and reduce the chances of colon cancer.
Parasite removal - When mixed with vinegar and water, honey can remove worms and other parasites in the body.
Calming the mind and body - It is unknown how, but adding a teaspoon of honey to warm milk or tea has a calming effect on both reducing anxiety and nervousness.
Cancer fighter - As a natural antibiotic and being high in antioxidants, honey has powerful capabilities in aiding the fight against cancer.
Calcium aid - By adding honey to your diet, you will retain more calcium in your body.
Heals stomach ulcers - Honey helps to balance stomach acids, and aids in the healing of ulcers.
Replacing processed white sugar with honey, gains you many more nutrients, minerals and gives your body more fructose (less harsh on your pancreas) in addition to the many other benefits. Honey is the one product in your pantry that will never spoil. Your baked goods will not dry out as quickly when made with honey as it retains moisture.
Recommended reading for beauty secrets using honey: http://www.girlsustainable.com/beauty/jillion-honey/
Recommended reading for healing benefits of honey: http://www.honeyo.com/honeyhealing.shtml
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I have always been told to look for honey made in my region. Honey is made from the nectar of flowers and pollen from those flowers finds its way into the honey as well. For those of you tortured by allergies - honey consumed from your region is to help strengthen your immune system to fight allergies. Another thing I have always been told is to choose the darkest honey available in your region. The more types of flowers used - the darker the honey - this is another benefit for those of use with allergies.
Antibacterial uses - Since honey is an antibacterial it can be used to help heal cuts, scratches, burns, and acne. Clean the area with soap and water and put a little honey on the wound, cover with a band aid. Repeat daily. Honey helps to speed up healing and reduces scar visibility.
Moisturizer - Honey helps to soften skin - rough patches, rough heals, and dry skin. Clean area with soap and water and spread a thin coat of honey over. Cover with a warm moist wash cloth or towel and let sit for 5 - 10 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
Immune booster - A teaspoon of honey taken each morning with daily supplements has been professed to boost the immune system.
Energy booster - When you are in need of a quick boost, drink a cup of green tea with a tsp of honey.
Improve blood flow - The glucose in honey helps increase blood flow.
Colon damage prevention - Honey is high in antioxidants which strengthen the colon. Daily dosage of honey helps to strengthen the colon and reduce the chances of colon cancer.
Parasite removal - When mixed with vinegar and water, honey can remove worms and other parasites in the body.
Calming the mind and body - It is unknown how, but adding a teaspoon of honey to warm milk or tea has a calming effect on both reducing anxiety and nervousness.
Cancer fighter - As a natural antibiotic and being high in antioxidants, honey has powerful capabilities in aiding the fight against cancer.
Calcium aid - By adding honey to your diet, you will retain more calcium in your body.
Heals stomach ulcers - Honey helps to balance stomach acids, and aids in the healing of ulcers.
Replacing processed white sugar with honey, gains you many more nutrients, minerals and gives your body more fructose (less harsh on your pancreas) in addition to the many other benefits. Honey is the one product in your pantry that will never spoil. Your baked goods will not dry out as quickly when made with honey as it retains moisture.
Recommended reading for beauty secrets using honey: http://www.girlsustainable.com/beauty/jillion-honey/
Recommended reading for healing benefits of honey: http://www.honeyo.com/honeyhealing.shtml
Blessings.. E
Q: What is the ratio for replacing sugar with honey in a recipe?
ReplyDeleteA: 2/3C honey for every 1C sugar.. BUT
* Honey has quite a strong flavour of its own - be careful substituting it in recipes where it might dominate the overall flavor.
* A cup of honey contains 1/4 cup of water; this means that you should cut down on liquids by the same amount.
* Lower the oven temperature by 25ºF when substituting honey, to prevent overcooking.
* Honey absorbs moisture. This ability means that cakes should turn out to be more moist when using honey in place of sugar.