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Pure honey is nature’s sweetener and in moderation, can be a healthy addition to your diet. Unlike other sweeteners, such as sugar or artificial sweeteners, honey doesn’t give a quick spike and drop of your blood sugar levels and it actually provides a couple of health benefits while giving a deliciously sweet boost to your favourite recipes.
Find out more about this power food below, and give our Honey Recipes a try - you won't be sorry!
Antioxidants - A study has shown that consuming honey daily raises blood levels of antioxidants, which combat harmful free radicals. Those living active lives need to consume a greater amount of antioxidants, so by substituting honey for a regular sweetener, you’re not only getting a healthier answer for your sweet tooth, you’re also giving your body additional needed antioxidants.
Stable Energy - Honey is relatively low on the Glycemic Index (GI), which measures how a particular food affects your blood glucose levels (typically referring to carbohydrates, as these have the greatest impact on glucose levels). Carbohydrates that measure high on the GI index cause glucose levels to rise rapidly, giving a quick energy burst, followed shortly after by an energy ‘crash’. While most sweeteners rate very high on the glycemic index, honey is relatively low - giving you stable energy without leaving you fatigued and craving more sugar halfway through your workout.
Anti-Bacterial - Although its antibacterial effectiveness varies depending on its source, quality and processing, honey can be an effective antibacterial agent. It has been shown to be a useful topical treatment on burns and wounds by absorbing the moisture around the wound, preventing bacteria from growing. For more detailed information on the anti bacterial effects of honey, please click here.
10K Cereal Bars
Recipe found on www.honey.com
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup sliced or diced walnuts or almonds
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups granola cereal (or rolled oats)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
- Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and blend well.
- Pat into greased 8-inch square baking dish. Bake at 350F for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Cool and cut into 16 bars.
Honey Chicken Kabobs
Recipe found on www.allrecipes.com
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 5 small onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Skewers
Directions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil, honey, soy sauce and pepper. Before adding chicken, reserve a small amount of marinade to brush onto kabobs while cooking. Place the chicken, garlic, onions and peppers in the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours (the longer the better).
- Preheat the grill for high heat.
- Drain and discard marinade from the chicken and vegetables. Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto the skewers.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 12-15 minutes, until chicken juices run clear. Turn and brush with reserved marinade frequently.
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