Sweeten with Honey
In my efforts to eat more real foods and rely less on sugar, I've been using honey in my baking! Honey is known primarily for its sweetness and can replace white sugar in almost anything. In fact, honey is so sweet (25 - 50% sweeter than white sugar), that you need less of it to enjoy the same flavor!
More than sugar:However, unlike white sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, and other such man-made, refined sweeteners, honey is a more naturally-occurring substance containing over a hundred different compounds, including plenty of vitamins, amino acids, and minerals.When you consume honey, you're getting so much more than just a hit of sugar, and, for that, honey is a much healthier sweetener than refined sugars!
The best kind of honey you can use is rawhoney, which can be found in most farmer's markets (bonus points for local!) and health food stores today. Or, if you're so inclined, visit a local bee farm or raise your own! That's another dare for another day...
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More than sugar:However, unlike white sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, and other such man-made, refined sweeteners, honey is a more naturally-occurring substance containing over a hundred different compounds, including plenty of vitamins, amino acids, and minerals.When you consume honey, you're getting so much more than just a hit of sugar, and, for that, honey is a much healthier sweetener than refined sugars!
The best kind of honey you can use is rawhoney, which can be found in most farmer's markets (bonus points for local!) and health food stores today. Or, if you're so inclined, visit a local bee farm or raise your own! That's another dare for another day...
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