Single mom families cooking: Great ways to eat honey

September is National Honey Month. Single moms and their children can celebrate this month in the Bangor area by using honey when they are cooking together. This is also an excellent time to learn about honey production in Maine.

Many people are not aware that honey has health benefits.

• Weight gain is not evident when using honey moderately.
• It has antioxidants and other important nutrients.
• It is an antibacterial.
• It is an antifungal.
• It helps with coughs.
• It helps with insomnia.
• It aids in digestion.

Honey does not go bad.

Single moms can teach their children about nutrition while making some of these yummy recipes with them. Preparing food and learning together are wonderful ways to create stronger bonds.

• Honey Carrots
• Ginger Honey Lemonade
  
• Honey Apple Shake
  

Single moms can look forward to making these recipes with their children, and learning about honey. The second and third recipes would make great snacks or lunch box additions.

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