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IT IS KNOWN as the ‘Nectar of the Gods’ and rightly so, for honey, which contains two invert sugars, levulose and dextrose, has many advantages as a food substance.

Today, unfortunately the market is filled with artificial sweeteners that are not only harmful but also are inferior in taste compared to natural sugars.

Honey, a most assimilable carbohydrate compound, is a singularly acceptable, practical and most effective aliment to generate heat, create and replace energy, and furthermore, to form certain tissues. Honey also supplies the organism with substances for the formation of enzymes and other biological ferments to promote oxidation. It has distinct germicidal properties and in this respect greatly differs from milk which is an exceptionally good breeding-ground for bacteria. Honey is a most valuable food, which today is not sufficiently appreciated. Its frequent if not daily use is vitally important.

Honey remained a staple sweetener until the 1500’s over the world until granulated sugar became available. However, sugar could not and will not replace honey’s more complex flavours.

Honey is mostly sugars – fructose and glucose with some sucrose. Some types provide minute amounts of B complex and C vitamins. Honey does contain anti-oxidants too apart from having antimicrobial and wound-healing properties.

However, it is important to use organic honey to obtain maximum benefits.

BENEFITS:
- A source of quick energy
- Adds flavour to foods and beverages and improves shelf-life of baked goods.
- Has anti-microbial properties
- Helps in asthma
- Relieves colds, coughs
- Aids in digestion
- Has wound-healing properties

DRAWBACKS:
- Contamination with spores may be dangerous for babies.

Honey-licious salad dressing
Ingredients:
- Honey - 2 tsp
- Curd - 1 bowl
- Lemon- 1
- Sesame seeds - 1 tsp
- Rock salt - to taste

Method:
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.