10 clever uses for honey
No doubt you like a spoonful in your tea or drizzled over your morning oatmeal, but honey is much more than a natural sweetener.
This primal elixir, prized by the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, has long been used as medicine to heal and beautify the skin, calm inflammation in the body, and treat bacterial infections. However, not all honey is created equal. Skip the runny stuff in the plastic bear, which lacks nutrient-dense bee pollen. Instead, choose the cloudy, solid, raw, organic variety that’s rich in beneficial antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Here are a few new ways to use honey in your daily routine.