Humans have harvested honey for nearly 10,000 years. It is said the very first farmers likely kept bees. How sweet is that? Honey is as popular today as it was all those years ago. The wonderful byproduct of nectar is often a staple in most kitchens. This due to it being healthier and more sustainable than most other sweeteners. It also has an excellent shelf-life, so it keeps for almost forever. Did you know that archaeologists discovered perfectly preserved honey pots in the ancient tombs in Egypt that dated back thousands of years ago? You could pretty much dip your finger into a thousand-year-old jar and still enjoy it as if it were made that day. Remarkable, don’t you think? All thanks to the bees!
Now for all the technical stuff:
Honey is a mixture of carbohydrates and other sugars but is mainly fructose (about 38%) and glucose (about 32%), with remaining sugars consisting of maltose, sucrose, and other complex carbohydrates.
Honey
Did you know honey is highly versatile? It can be used as a natural substitute for sugar in many recipes, but a tip from our very own MiniBio more minor is needed as it is sweeter than sugar. It also enriches and adds flavour to savoury dishes such as casseroles, various dressings and some sauces. Such a versatile ingredient that it’s no wonder it’s found in nearly every household across the world. When used in marinades for meat, it helps tenderize and soften the meat, and while it is cooking, gives a distinct barbecue flavour to food as it caramelises. Yummy!
It is a natural sweetener and so easy to use. The bonus is that it gives you a significant energy boost if you’re feeling a little flat. Here are a few ideas on how honey can sweeten up your life:
Spread it on some hot toast and be as generous as you like for a quick breakfast meal.
Add to some porridge to sweeten it up, especially now the weather is turning a bit chilly.
We all know that yoghurt is an excellent start to any breakfast, but we find Natural yoghurt can be turned into delicious with a teaspoon of honey stirred in.
Get your 5 daily servings of fruit or veggies a day by using whatever fruit you have at home, some orange juice even, and add in a good spoonful of honey. This should easily keep you going until lunchtime arrives.
Slices of buttered bread with a layer of beautiful set honey is a simple sandwich that is delicious and quick to make if you’re in a hurry.
The classic old wive’s tale of soothing your cold: put a good teaspoon of honey in a cup, add a slice of lemon with a clove or two, top up with hot but not boiling water and sip slowly.
If you are making pancakes for breakfast, try using honey instead of syrup as a healthier alternative.
Next time you have tea or coffee, step away from the refined sugar and try honey instead. It is much sweeter than sugar, so you don’t have to use as much and it’s lower in calories too. Score!
For a sauce that’s not a sauce, top ice cream with honey – a scrummy extra that’s no effort.
To make a speedy pudding, just slice up a banana and drizzle with honey.
All these ideas sound so delicious and super healthy!
Excellent ways to cut back on those bad sugars.
Reference:
https://www.honeyrebels.co.uk/honey-in-diet-1
Honey
Honour the Honey
Humans have harvested honey for nearly 10,000 years.
It is said the very first farmers likely kept bees.
How sweet is that?
Honey is as popular today as it was all those years ago.
The wonderful byproduct of nectar is often a staple in most kitchens.
This due to it being healthier and more sustainable than most other sweeteners.
It also has an excellent shelf-life, so it keeps for almost forever.
Did you know that archaeologists discovered perfectly preserved honey pots in the ancient tombs in Egypt that dated back thousands of years ago?
You could pretty much dip your finger into a thousand-year-old jar and still enjoy it as if it were made that day.
Remarkable, don’t you think?
All thanks to the bees!
Now for all the technical stuff:
Honey is a mixture of carbohydrates and other sugars but is mainly fructose (about 38%) and glucose (about 32%), with remaining sugars consisting of maltose, sucrose, and other complex carbohydrates.
Honey is highly versatile?
It can be used as a natural substitute for sugar in many recipes, but a tip from our very own #MiniBio more minor is needed as it is sweeter than sugar.
It also enriches and adds flavour to savoury dishes such as casseroles, various dressings and some sauces.
Such a versatile ingredient that it’s no wonder it’s found in nearly every household across the world.
When used in marinades for meat, it helps tenderize and soften the meat, and while it is cooking, gives a distinct barbecue flavour to food as it caramelises.
Yummy!
It is a natural sweetener and so easy to use.
The bonus is that it gives you a significant energy boost if you’re feeling a little flat.
Here are a few ideas on how honey can sweeten up your life:
Spread it on some hot toast and be as generous as you like for a quick breakfast meal.
Add to some porridge to sweeten it up, especially now the weather is turning a bit chilly.
We all know that yoghurt is an excellent start to any breakfast, but we find natural yoghurt can be turned into delicious with a teaspoon of honey stirred in.
Get your 5 daily servings of fruit or veggies a day by using whatever fruit you have at home, some orange juice even, and add in a good spoonful of honey.
This should easily keep you going until lunchtime arrives.
The classic old wive’s tale of soothing your cold: put a good teaspoon of honey in a cup, add a slice of lemon with a clove or two, top up with hot but not boiling water and sip slowly.
If you are making pancakes for breakfast, try using honey instead of syrup as a healthier alternative.
Next time you have tea or coffee, step away from the refined sugar and try honey instead.
It is much sweeter than sugar, so you don’t have to use as much and it’s lower in calories too.
Score!
For a sauce that’s not a sauce, top ice cream with honey – a scrummy extra that’s no effort.
To make a speedy pudding, just slice up a banana and drizzle with honey.
All these ideas sound so delicious and super healthy!
Excellent ways to cut back on those bad sugars.
Let us know your favourite honey snack or refreshment!
Honour The Honey
Humans have harvested honey for nearly 10,000 years.
It is said the very first farmers likely kept bees.
How sweet is that?
Honey is as popular today as it was all those years ago.
The wonderful byproduct of nectar is often a staple in most kitchens.
This due to it being healthier and more sustainable than most other sweeteners.
It also has an excellent shelf-life, so it keeps for almost forever.
Did you know that archaeologists discovered perfectly preserved honey pots in the ancient tombs in Egypt that dated back thousands of years ago?
You could pretty much dip your finger into a thousand-year-old jar and still enjoy it as if it were made that day.
Remarkable, don’t you think?
All thanks to the bees!
Now for all the technical stuff:
Honey is a mixture of carbohydrates and other sugars but is mainly fructose (about 38%) and glucose (about 32%), with remaining sugars consisting of maltose, sucrose, and other complex carbohydrates.
Honey is highly versatile?
It can be used as a natural substitute for sugar in many recipes, but a tip from our very own #MiniBio more minor is needed as it is sweeter than sugar.
It also enriches and adds flavour to savoury dishes such as casseroles, various dressings and some sauces.
Such a versatile ingredient that it’s no wonder it’s found in nearly every household across the world.
When used in marinades for meat, it helps tenderize and soften the meat, and while it is cooking, gives a distinct barbecue flavour to food as it caramelises.
Yummy!
It is a natural sweetener and so easy to use.
The bonus is that it gives you a significant energy boost if you’re feeling a little flat.
Here are a few ideas on how honey can sweeten up your life:
Spread it on some hot toast and be as generous as you like for a quick breakfast meal.
Add to some porridge to sweeten it up, especially now the weather is turning a bit chilly.
We all know that yoghurt is an excellent start to any breakfast, but we find natural yoghurt can be turned into delicious with a teaspoon of honey stirred in.
Get your 5 daily servings of fruit or veggies a day by using whatever fruit you have at home, some orange juice even, and add in a good spoonful of honey.
This should easily keep you going until lunchtime arrives.
The classic old wive’s tale of soothing your cold: put a good teaspoon of honey in a cup, add a slice of lemon with a clove or two, top up with hot but not boiling water and sip slowly.
If you are making pancakes for breakfast, try using honey instead of syrup as a healthier alternative.
Next time you have tea or coffee, step away from the refined sugar and try honey instead.
It is much sweeter than sugar, so you don’t have to use as much and it’s lower in calories too.
Score!
For a sauce that’s not a sauce, top ice cream with honey – a scrummy extra that’s no effort.
To make a speedy pudding, just slice up a banana and drizzle with honey.
All these ideas sound so delicious and super healthy!
Excellent ways to cut back on those bad sugars.
