Did you know?  It takes 4 lbs of nectar to produce just 1 lb of honey.

Did you know?  The average bee only makes 1/12 teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.

I recently had the pleasure of attending a honey tasting event at Red Bee Apiary in Weston, CT.  

Tasting the delicious varieties that beekeeper Marina Marchese offers through Red Bee (which included alfalfa, goldenrod, blueberry blossom and tulip poplar, among others) and hearing her speak with such passion about beekeeping inspired me to write my most recent column on, none other than, honey.  Here’s a snip it…

The healing benefits of raw honey (unfiltered and unheated) are extensive. Here is the short list: honey is antibiotic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, immune stimulating and antiseptic. It the can be applied to external wounds and sores to keep them sterile and speed the healing process. Honey carries the medicinal properties of herbs deeper into the body’s tissues. It is an excellent blood purifier, soothes irritated tissues (good for sore throats), flushes the kidneys and energizes the body. And it is full of enzymes and heart protective antioxidants. Since raw honey is not filtered, it still contains small amounts of bee pollen which gives it another incredible boost. Bee pollen, often found as a nutritional supplement in health food stores, is packed with amino acids (it is a complete protein!), vitamins, minerals, hormones, fatty acids and enzymes. It is effective in treating allergies, bacterial infections, asthma, chronic fatigue, immune depression, nutritional disorders and other chronic conditions.

Click here to read my full column on honey.  

Click here to learn more about Red Bee Apiary and Marina Marchese.