Honey has been a much-prized source of sweetness since ancient times. This rich golden liquid is the miraculous product of honeybees and a naturally delicious alternative to white sugar. Honey comes in a range of colors including white, amber, red, brown and almost black. Its flavor and texture vary with the type of flower nectar from which it was made. Honey has been hailed as an aphrodisiac and an elixir of youth. In reality, however, it supplies energy in the form of simple carbohydrates and negligible amounts of vitamins and minerals. Research also indicates that honey's unique composition makes it useful as an antimicrobial agent and antioxidant.

Although honey is used for sweetening, much of its use has become focused on its medicinal properties and its use in confectionery. Honey retains its reputation as a remedy for chest complaints, particularly for removing phlegm. A drink for sore throats can be made by adding two teaspoons of honey and the juice of half a lemon to a glass of hot water. Honey has also been used topically as an antiseptic therapeutic agent for the treatment of ulcers, burns and wounds for centuries.
Few suggestions to use honey:
• Use honey in place of table sugar as a sweetener in your beverage.
• Drizzle fruit slices with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon.
• Add honey to sweeten yoghurt, curd or any sweet, instead of sugar.
• Prepare fruit sandwiches by using fruit slices and honey.