Power Food: H is for Honey

  Honey a food that has been used in ancient times as a sweetener on the table.  Consider it the first "table sugar" except all natural, rich, and available in liquid form.  Honey was used in a variety of ways and in many dishes.  And is still used in kitchens today.  Other than being used as some sweet reward, what other benefits does honey offer?

Benefits

Soother of Sore throats:  Ask any singer what they use before and sometimes after a performance. 

They use tea with honey.  

Energy Boost:  Honey has natural carbohydrates that can give the muscles a source of energy.

Skin and Hair care:  Honey attracts moisture and has the ability to seal moisture into hair and skin.  That is why some soaps, shampoos, bath foams, body washes, and skin creams contain honey.

Honey can be found in many varieties based on color, flavor, cultivation practices, and other herbs that can be infused.  Choosing honey can be as complex as choosing wine.

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