Foods with Benefits: Honey

• has anti-bacterial and anti-sepctic properties, so it is also useful in treating burns and wounds
• has a healthy glycemic and may be suitable for diabetics in certain instances
• contains no fat, cholesterol or sodium and is a much healthier option to sugar
• helps with sore throat
• may help with seasonal allergies - eat 2-3 spoons of local honey daily, several months prior to pollen season - it may act similar to a vaccine (this is only said to work with local honey though, since the bees obtain the honey from the very plants growing locally which cause your allergies)
• provides instant energy - when mixed with water it is absorbed into the body within several minutes
• it is said to aid in sleep - mix a spoonfull in milk and drink before going to bed

Honey can also be substituted for sugar in baking, and it adds a really lovely taste to banana muffins.