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One of the most essential kitchen staples, honey is used to flavour a variety of our dishes. The natural sweetener is added to both sweet and savoury dishes, not only to enhance the overall taste, but also its health quotient. Unlike sugar, honey does not contain empty calories. It is an incredible source of antioxidants, and is loaded with antibacterial and antifungal properties. It helps give you nourished skin, helps heal wounds, soothes sore throats and does wonders for digestion and weight-loss too.
The versatile superfood can be used in myriad ways, and Apis Himalaya Honey, globally known for its unmatched taste and quality is here to help you with just that. The pure and unadulterated honey of Apis Himalaya Honey has a multitude of health benefits - from boosting immunity to skin health and digestion to detox, you name it. ‘Shuddh aur saccha, sehat ke liye accha’, here’s how you can use Apis Himalaya Honey to create something magical.
1. Honey As Topping
Think your bowl of oats, muesli, or cereals need an extra zing? Sugar is off the radar, if you actually want to make a healthy bowl count. But fret not, there’s always a spoonful of honey to give your breakfast a healthful upgrade. Honey can also be used as a delish topping for pancakes and waffles, throw some freshly cut strawberries on the top and voila, you are on your way to start your day on a gourmet note.
2. Honey In Homemade Cough Drops
Did you know honey is a natural cough suppressant? The presence of diphenhydramine, helps heal your cold, cough and wheezing naturally, enabling you to sleep better with comfort. The antimicrobial properties of honey can be clubbed with that of ginger to make homemade cough drops. Here’s what you need to do. Mix ⅓ tsp olive oil with ½ tsp honey, ¼ tsp ginger and ⅓ tsp lemon juice and gulp it down.
3. Honey In Homemade Dips
Swap sugar with honey in your homemade dips to make them healthy and rich. In this chilly weather, make a smashing dip at home with cream cheese, feta cheese, honey, olive oil, black pepper. Dip your crackers and chips in this creamy dip and enjoy the bonfire.
4. Honey In Natural Lip Balms
Tired of store-bought, chemical-based lip balms that are actually doing more harm to your lips than good? Look no further. Just melt half a cup of grated beeswax and combine with ¼ cup of coconut oil, 10 drops of lemon essential oil, 1 tsp honey and 1-2 drops of Vitamin E essential oil. Store the balm in tiny airtight containers and apply directly on lips.
Who thought honey could be so multi-faceted right? Try these interesting ways of using honey and let us know which ones you liked the best. Got more ideas to use this superfood? Do not forget to share the same.
