Bee-lieve It: 5 Honey Hacks for a Happier Life

Honey has been a staple in kitchens and in medicinal applications for as long as humans have existed. This sweet golden delight has so much more to it than meets the eye.

Its nutritional profile is unparallelled and more importantly you can substitute it for refined sugars in your food recipes to enhance their taste while reducing the harmful effects.

The CEO of B A Barry Group and the founder of GEOHONEY, Mr. Basem Barry says

“Honey is, without a doubt, a versatile ingredient that you can use in multiple ways in your diet. It has the power to make you both healthier and happier, and its sweet taste is just the cherry on top”.

You can buy pure raw honey and use it in your recipes or skincare routine in many ways to reap its full benefits. This blog details some of the most fun and useful honey hacks that anyone can try at home. With these hacks, you can not only enjoy honey in a different way but also maximize its benefits for your health so keep on reading till the end.

• Use Honey as a Natural Sweetener
• Honey for Sore Throat and Seasonal Allergies
• Make a Honey Syrup
• Honey for Skincare
• Level Up Your Salad Dressings

1. Use Honey as a Natural Sweetener

You can buy organic honey online and use it in place of refined or processed sweeteners like sugar or HFCS (high fructose corn syrup).

Honey comes with a very low Glycemic Index as compared to processed sweeteners which means you can consume it regularly without experiencing a spike in your blood sugar levels.

For successfully swapping honey for sugar in baking and other recipes, you need to bear in mind that it is sweeter and denser than normal sugar. While in most cases you can substitute it in 1:1 still you need to start with smaller amounts till you get the right taste and texture.

As a rule of thumb, 1 cup of sugar is equivalent to 1/2 or 2/3 cup of honey.  Honey also has a higher concentration of water.

This means you need to reduce the quantity of other liquids in your recipe to get the desired texture. In most cases, you can subtract 1/4 of the liquid ingredients for every cup of honey you use.

2. Honey for Sore Throat and Seasonal Allergies

Cold or flu can really take a toll on your health. Symptoms like sore throat, runny or stuffed nose, fever, etc., can become really unbearable, especially during the winter season. Thankfully, you can buy unprocessed honey and use it as a natural remedy for seasonal allergies and colds.

For treating sore throat or coughing, you can simply add a tablespoon of honey in warm water or tea and drink it slowly. If you are facing vitamin C deficiency, then you can add a few drops of lemon juice to this beverage as well.

The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant features of organic honey reduce allergy symptoms by desensitizing your body to local pollen. 

3. Make a Honey Syrup

As compared to processed syrups, the one made from honey is sweeter and healthier. You can buy any monofloral or polyfloral honey and heat it up with equal parts of water while keeping the heat at medium-high.

Keep stirring the mixture until the honey has dissolved completely. Remove it from the stove and let it cool for 30 minutes. After that, you can refrigerate it for up to two weeks and you have your own natural honey syrup ready.

If you wish to make this syrup even better, you can add other ingredients like basil, mint, lavender, etc., during the mixing phase and then strain it out before freezing the syrup.

4. Honey for Skincare

You can buy from any best honey brand and use it to keep your skin glowing and soft. You can apply the monofloral honey as a natural moisturizer to your face and wash it after 20 minutes to get an instantly refreshing feel.

You can use raw honey as a natural face wash or apply it to dry or chapped skin and lips. You can also add honey or olive oil in warm water and use it for taking a nourishing bath.

You can also add one or two cups of milk and about 1/2 cup of honey to your bath water to get soft and soothing skin.

And finally, if you suffer from acne and you wish to avoid using chemical-based creams, you can use honey on these troublesome spots. The natural antibacterial features of honey reduce inflammation or redness leading to clearer and fairer skin.    

5. Level Up Your Salad Dressings

You can also make honey or raw honeycomb a part of your salad dressings. Honey takes your basic salad dressing to a +whole new level with its tangy flavor and unique sweetness.

You can create a monofloral honey mustard dressing at home by whisking together honey, salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard. This creates a tangy and delectable dressing that complements almost every salad giving it a balanced and dimensional flavor profile.   

Conclusion

There is no shortage of ways you can use monofloral honey in your daily routine to spice up your meals and enhance both the taste and texture of your beverages. You can buy the best raw honey in the world from a reputable source and use it to give a unique flavor to your traditional recipes allowing you to enjoy them even more while cutting back the calories and refined sugar intake.

This way honey can help you keep your mind and body healthy and energetic for years to come. By keeping you free from seasonal allergies and skin problems honey allows you to enjoy every single day with a new sense of appreciation and gratitude.

Geo Honey is the leading honey brand based in Dubai with over 130 farms equipped with the latest new-tech monofloral initiatives. Our 100% pure, raw, and natural monofloral honey is carefully prepared using single nectar sources which ensures both a high concentration of nutrients and enzymes.

Working with worldwide beekeepers from more than 53 countries Goehoney strives to produce monofloral honey that meets the highest global quality control standards while using environmentally sustainable resources and adhering to socially responsible policies.

Visit GEOHONEY today to buy our top-quality monofloral honey to use in different recipes and hacks to live a happier and healthier life.