Honey
Honey, nature's soother, is more than just sweet. A recent review of scientific literature revealed that honey contains antioxidants and, although in trace amounts, a wide array of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Honey contributes to a persons overall intake of recommended nutrients. Sweeteners, such as refined sugar, offer no additional nutrients. Be aware, of course, that honey should not be fed to infants under one year of age. Honey is a safe and wholesome food for older children and adults.
A Quick Source of Energy
If you feel a boost of energy after eating honey, you're not
imagining it! Honey is a natural mixture of the simple sugars
glucose and fructose. Recent studies suggest that this unique
mixture of sugars help in preventing fatigue and enhancing
athletic performance.
Nutritional Information
Honey is an invert sugar formed from natural floral nectars
gathered by bees. Fructose and glucose rank as the predominate
carbohydrates, with maltose and sucrose present in small
percentages as well as trace amounts of nutrients. Because
of its high fructose content (almost 40-percent), honey has a higher
sweetening power than sugar. One tablespoon contains about
64 calories.
Super Quick Honey Tips
- Sweeten coffee and tea with honey.
- Stir a spoonful of honey into fruit juice or nonfat yogurt.
- Drizzle warm honey over pancakes, cornbread and ice cream.
- Dip apple slices or other fresh fruit in honey.
- Dress up a snack of crackers and cheese with a dab of honey.
- Perk up bottled Italian dressing by adding a splash of honey.
- Mix 2-tablespoons honey into prepared barbecue sauce.
See also:
Honey: A Healing Power and...
Sweet Choice of Honey, Liquefy Crystallized Honey Cooking Tip from our Sister Site, Fitness and Freebies.
Recipe: Honey-Graham Fruit Pizza
Crust
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat or graham flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1/4 cup nonfat milk
Toppings
1 package (8 ounces) Neufchatel or reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup honey
3 cups assorted sliced or whole fresh fruits
Toasted coconut or granola (optional)
Honey or chocolate syrup
To make crust: In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder,
baking soda and salt; mix well. In a small bowl, mix together
melted butter, honey and vanilla; stir into flour mixture. Stir in
egg yolk and milk; form into ball with hands. Place on a lightly
greased pizza pan or baking sheet. With floured hands, press
dough to form 12-inch circle.
Bake at 375-degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.
To make topping: In a small bowl, combine Neufchatel cheese
and honey; mix until well blended.
To serve, spread topping onto crust to within 1/2 inch of edge.
Arrange fruit over top; sprinkle with toasted coconut and drizzle
with honey, if desired.
Recipe makes one (12-inch) pizza.
Nutrition information per serving (1/12 of recipe):
Calories: 249
Total fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 43mg
Sodium: 222mg
Carbohydrate: 38g
Dietary fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
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See also:
Spicy Honey Barbecue Chicken
Orange Honey Muffins
Peanut Butter Honey Muffins
Honey Raisin Refrigerator Muffins
Honey Yogurt Fruit Salad
Florida Orange Honey Butter
Honey Crispies
Honey Peach Freeze
Honey Fruit Bowls
Peanut Butter Honey Spread
Honey Mustard Chicken Nuggets
Honey Pancakes
Honey Mustard Turkey Thighs
Low Calorie Honey Popcorn Balls
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