Honey: Nature's Sugar Substitute

By Article by Shannon Sliter Satterwhite, M.S., R.D.

Stir up these recipes to take advantage of honey's powerful benefits.

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Honeycomb is full of nutrients

Honeycomb has the highest concentration of nutrients. You can find it at your local farmers' market or natural food store.

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Sweet-’n’-Salty Honey Cheese Spread

Recipe: Sweet-'n'-Salty Honey Cheese Spread

Sweet-’n’-Salty Honey Cheese Spread is ready in 10 minutes, perfect for last-minute company. A generous drizzle of the sticky sweetener is the finishing touch.

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Zesty Honey-Lemon Dressing

Recipe: Zesty Honey-Lemon Dressing

Serve this light dressing over fresh garden greens or drizzle over steamed green beans, asparagus, or broccoli.

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 Beekeeper’s Jezebel Sauce

Recipe: Beekeeper's Jezebel Sauce

Like wine, there are many varieties of honey. The color, flavor, and texture all depend on the type of flower nectar the bees use to make the honey. Tupelo is a Southern favorite, produced only in Northwest Florida, while clover, alfalfa, heather, and acacia are among the more common flavors. But bees will visit almost any nearby blooming plants, including herbs. Also like wine, when it comes to color, the deeper the hue, the deeper the flavor. Colors range from clear to amber to almost black. Taste some from your area. You’ll reap the health rewards while supporting the ecosystem.

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