Replace Sugar with Honey?
I was reading just recently in a magazine article about eating clean, and the article suggested I put honey in my protein shake. I wasn’t sure why I would want to do that, since my shake was already sweet enough. There had to be a reason for adding the sweetness. Plus I started thinking if honey has a good side to it, maybe I could add it to my oatmeal and tea since I’m not adding sugar any longer. Well, after a little research, it turns out that honey is good for you.
HONEY, a most assimilable carbohydrate compound, is a singularly acceptable, practical and most effective aliment to generate heat, create and replace energy, and furthermore, to form certain tissues. Honey, besides, supplies the organism with substances for the formation of enzymes and other biological ferments to promote oxidation. It has distinct germicidal properties and in this respect greatly differs from milk which is an exceptionally good breeding-ground for bacteria. Honey is a most valuable food, which today is not sufficiently appreciated. Its frequent if not daily use is vitally important (Healthy Benefits of Honey)
They have a whole website devoted to the healthy benefits of honey. Wow! I feel like I hit the jackpot honey pot as I sit here sipping on my caffeine free green tea with a teaspoon of honey. “Honey added to a cup of coffee or tea imparts an exquisite aroma, besides sweetening and laxative effects.” I’m all for that. More honey please.
Here are a few more websites touting the good effects of honey:
Since you love honey, I think you might flip for Manuka honey from New Zealand. I use it topically to heal wounds, clear pimples up, soften facial lines, rejuvenate parched lips, etc. I take it in tea when my immune system needs a boost. It has a slightly medicianal smell and taste, and I have read recently that is has been used successfully in cases of anti-biotic resistent skin infections! Awesome! -Alisa Cooper, D.C., C.C.N.