Honey
Since ancient times, honey has been used as both a food and a medicine. Bees produce a wide range of therapeutic substances including propolis, bee venom royal jelly, beeswax and bee pollen. But honey the sweet, sticky stuff that we all love is the most well-known and most popularly consumed of them all – and for good reason, it tastes great! But did you know that this sweet treat is one of nature’s most powerful healing agents, as well? Here are just a few of honey’s more scientifically researched health benefits and/or applications:
• High-Quality Honey Is Rich in Antioxidants
• Honey Is "Less Bad" Than Sugar for Diabetics
• The Antioxidants in It Can Help Lower Blood Pressure
• Honey Also Helps Improve Cholesterol
• Honey Can Lower Triglycerides
• The Antioxidants in It Are Linked to Other Beneficial Effects on Heart Health
• Honey Promotes Burn and Wound Healing
• Honey Can Help Suppress Coughs in Children
• Honey Can Help Reduce the Severity of Seasonal Allergies
Substituting honey for sugar in almost any recipe is easy. Here are a few reference sources to help make your conversions easy, delicious and healthier:
https://eatbeautiful.net/exact-conversion-chart-sugar.../