5 ways to use honey in your diet

Honey is an extremely versatile food, known worldwide for its numerous health benefits; This rich, golden liquid is so versatile that its use extends beyond dietary purposes! From spreads and skin potions to disease remedies and beauty applications, the benefits of honey seem limitless.

Honey has hygroscopic, antibacterial, antioxidant and nutritional properties that make it an energetic food for the whole family. Since honey is an adaptable food that serves multiple purposes, honey can be included in the daily diet in a number of ways.

1. In your drinks:

Start your day with a tall glass of warm water, two tablespoons of honey, and one tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. This concoction of honey, water and lemon is known to help burn fat faster, when combined with an active lifestyle. It can replace sugar and other high-calorie sweeteners. Opt for honey in milk, instead of sugar. You can also make your own healthy energy drink to feel instantly refreshed and energized. Mix two cups of water, a quarter cup of fresh lemon juice, an eighth teaspoon of salt, and two and a half teaspoons of raw honey in a water bottle. Consume as needed to rehydrate, instead of unhealthy sports drinks and mixes.

2. Like spread bread:

Using honey as a breakfast or bread spread is a smart and healthy alternative to conventional sugar-packed bread spreads available on the market. Liberally spread honey on your morning toast for a delicious breakfast; remember to have some servings of fruit too. Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder and apply it to bread spreads, instead of jams and jellies. You can also make a honey-mustard spread for sandwiches in a jiffy: Just mix a quarter cup of prepared mustard, a tablespoon of honey, and a tablespoon of mayonnaise, and spread the mixture between slices of bread. Alternatively, you can use honey as a great dip to accompany breakfast rotis or chapatis. A popular way in some rural ways is to dip freshly made Dosas into a mixture of honey and ghee.

3. As a salad dressing:

Salads taste great when paired with the right dressing! You can use honey to up your salad dressing game and turn snack time into a delicious and healthy daily routine. Just add equal parts honey, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil to a jar; add a pinch of your favorite herbs and a pinch of salt to taste. Close the jar tightly with a lid and shake well, or simply use a spoon to mix the contents well. Add a generous serving of the dressing to your salads, instead of using mayonnaise or other high-calorie salad dressings.

Four. As an energy snack:

For a quick and nutritious snack, mix your favorite dried fruits, a cup of raw toasted oats, some warm milk, and three tablespoons of honey in a bowl. This muesli-like snack bowl is super nutritious and packs a punch to fill you up; It works perfectly as a light snack at tea time, preventing you from bingeing on salty, fried or processed snacks.

5. In your soups:

Honey is an excellent ingredient in soups such as bisques, broths made with carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes from certain fruits, and in soups or curries seasoned with ginger. Just a drizzle of honey works to add more complexity and balance to soups. In the case of soups that work on the bitter angle, such as cauliflower or parsnip-based soups, honey makes the soup smoother on the palate. Spicy soups take on a slightly sweet dimension when honey is added. Additionally, the natural viscosity of honey helps add more body and thickness to soups.

Honey works wonderfully in various food preparations, both as an additive and as a key ingredient. Experiment with honey by using whole food recipes with honey. But keep in mind that Ayurveda warns against heating honey. If you want to keep it simple, go the easy route and add honey as a table ingredient in your everyday meals, such as drinks and snacks.