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Buckwheat Honey

Understanding Buckwheat Honey

It is said that a spoonful of honey a day is beneficial, as honey is a rich source of phenols and other antioxidants compounds.

And when spoonful honey is good for us, why not it be Buckwheat honey.

Buckwheat honey is highly nutritious honey made by bees that collect nectar from buckwheat flowers.

Buckwheat has tiny flowers, which means bees that make buckwheat honey have to work extra hard to collect enough nectar.

However, it isn't as sweet as traditional honey but it is higher in certain antioxidants, so it might actually be better than other, sweeter types of honey.

Buckwheat honey ranges from dark purple to black in concern to its color.

The Benefits

The primary benefits of buckwheat honey are that it promotes healing in the body, supports immune function, and boosts antioxidants.

It's also great for soothing sore throats and coughs. Some people even use honey as a part of their skincare regimen.

Buckwheat honey has also been found to help keep blood sugar levels down for people with diabetes.

The other benefits are as follows:

• Boosting Antioxidants: One study found that drinking buckwheat honey in a mixture of black tea significantly boosted the level of antioxidants in the body.
• Wound care: Using honey on wounds has been found to be beneficial because honey actually draws moisture out of the wounds and helps eliminate bacteria.
• Skin Care: Honey is known to help protect skin and keep it smooth and supple.
• Stopping DNA Mutations: Certain types of honey have been found to help reverse some of the DNA Mutations that cause sickness and Cancer.
• Reducing Cholesterol: Buckwheat honey was found to help reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, which can help heart health and even lower high blood pressure.
• Soothing Cough: It can be used as a treatment for nighttime coughs in children due to respiratory infections, like colds.

As a general health supplement, one can take honey raw by the tablespoon or mix it into food or beverage.

Buckwood honey is also a great all-natural sweetener for any of your meals or desserts.

It can also be mixed into oatmeal, pancakes, Waffles, Smoothies, or baked goods--the possibilities are endless.

Also, there are several recipes that can be paired with Buckwheat honey.

1. Buckwheat Honey Hot toddy

Ingredients:

• 2 Cinnamon sticks
• 2 orange wedges
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 1 tbsp Buckwheat Honey
• 2 ounces Kentucky bourbon

Method:

1. Stir the water and honey together until honey is completely dissolved. Stir in the bourbon.
2. Divide the orange peels and cinnamon sticks between two glasses. Top with bourbon mixture and serve
3. This will help in soothing a clod or the flu and help you sleep the cold night.

2. Pumpkin spice smoothie:

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp pumpkin spice
• 2 tsp Buckwheat honey
• 2 tsp almond butter
• 2/4 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 banana (frozen)

Method:

Mix all the ingredients in an electric blender and mix until smooth. Serve immediately.

3.Buckwheat Honey Dijon Mustard Sauce:

Ingredients:

• 1 part buckwheat honey
• 1 part dijon mustard

Method

1. Mix both the ingredients into a bowl. Use it to brush grilled meat during and after cooking
2. Dilute with cider vinegar to make a dipping sauce or vinaigrette.

The bottom line

Buckwheat honey sure is a general health supplement and a buy-buy product for the ones with sweet a tooth.

The best place to buy this product is from a Farmer's Market, If not we can always rely on the grocery platform.

Thank you for reading:)