First off, let me just put this out there….honey sold in grocery stores is almost always pasteurized. This process kills all of the enzymes and beneficial compounds that make raw honey so nutritious.
It’s said that pasteurized honey is just as unhealthy as eating refined sugar or high fructose corn syrup. So for the record, we’re definitely not talking about the store bought honey bear here.
On the other hand, raw honey contains pollen, enzymes, antioxidants, phytonutrients and many other beneficial compounds that researchers are just beginning to learn about.
There are so many benefits and uses out there for raw honey, especially local raw honey. Find a local beekeeper and make friends with them!
So what can you use raw honey for?
There are tons of uses! Here are 6 common uses that you might find helpful: [Read more…]