7 Buzz-Worthy Health Benefits of Honey

By Alexandra Churchill

Honey is the sweet, syrupy elixir of the gods. Ancient Egyptians baked honey cakes to placate their deities, and Olympic athletes downed swigs of honey to fuel their bodies on the way to championship glory. Over the centuries, honey has been used as a sweetener, a medicinal cure, and even as a weapon of war. Historically speaking, honey has always been, well, the bee's knees. More practically, honey already has its place in your kitchen. I know I love to drizzle mine on toast and add it to morning pick-me-up smoothies.

Check out the slideshow above to learn 7 health benefits of honey.

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