I have recently found out about the dangers of sugars and artificial sweeteners from a good friend. So I have started doing some research and found out that there are healthy (and sweeter) alternatives to add some sweetness to your life. Both Raw Honey and Agave provide sweetness and great taste.
Raw Honey Benefits
- Honey is much sweeter than table sugar, as well as healthier
- Provides an energy boost (without a sugar crash)
- Known to aid in relieving sore throats
- Honey is naturally antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and kills bacteria – put it on chapped lips or cuts and burns
- Can aid in relieving diarrhea
- Has natural calming properties (pair it with chamomile tea)
- Antioxidant (who doesn’t love antioxidants?)
- Also known to help curb high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes
- Lower glycemic index than other sweeteners
- Contains anti-inflammatory properties
- Boosts immune system
- Sweeter than sugar (by approximately 3 times)
- Vegan
- Naturally anti-bacterial (similar to raw honey)
Try making limeade with raw honey or agave!
- 1 cup lime juice (organic and locally grown)
- 5 cups water
- ¼ cup raw honey or agave (or to taste to preferred sweetness)
- let chill and serve over ice!
