Most of us have a jar of honey in our pantries that we use to sweeten a cup of tea or stir into yogurt. But it turns out the kitchen staple is more than just delicious — it's good for you, too. The ...
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What Exactly Is Raw Honey?

If you've seen the term raw honey at the supermarket, it may seem a little confusing — after all, all honey is raw, right?
Raw honey retains more antioxidants and enzymes with potential health benefits, as well as some pollen. Regular honey is processed by filtration and heating, which removes or inactivates many of the ...
Honey, nature's golden delight, has graced our tables and enriched our diets for centuries. Interestingly, Americans consume about 1.5 pounds of honey per person annually! While honey's rich flavor ...
Jenna says: I get this question all the time: Is honey healthier than granulated sugar? The answer is yes and no. Oh, don’t you hate this answer. However, the truth is not always a simple one and it ...
Matt Clonts holds a wooden frame where his bees have built honeycombs. When the right section is full, Clonts collects the honey and beeswax to use for his products. (Photo courtesy of Matt Clonts) ...
Did you know that the honey bee has been around for millions of years and is the only insect that produces food eaten by man? I just learned that honey is the only food that includes all the ...
The honey shelves at the supermarket astonish me now that I keep bees. To make one pound of honey, a colony has to fly 55,000 miles, according to the National Honey Board. A single worker bee produces ...
Consuming raw honey from a single floral source may improve blood sugar control and lower cholesterol levels when taken within the context of a healthy diet, according to a recent study published in ...
(NEXSTAR) – If spring means rapid-fire sneezes and anger-inducing eye itchiness, there’s a decent chance you’ve heard that consuming raw local honey can help combat seasonal allergies. “If eating ...
Is raw honey good for you? A natural sweetener made by bees, honey comes in 300-plus variants ranging in color and flavor. For many, honey is a perfect substitute for sugar and a great addition to tea ...