No, No, No, I’m not writing about your girl friend, even though I know that you love your sweet young honey that you found here in Pattaya. I’m writing about the latest buzz. The sweet liquid that bees make may be even more beneficial than you think. In a resent study at the University of California, Davis, when researchers fed 25 people four or more tablespoons of buckwheat honey each day for 29 days, blood samples showed increased levels of compounds that help protect against cancer and heart disease.
You don’t need that much honey to get a benefit and buckwheat isn't the only variety to try. In general, the darker the honey, the more antioxidants it has. Look for avocado and wild flower varieties. So, savor this sweet news and enjoy the recipe to follow.
LIME AND HONEY DIP
1 package (225g) Neufchatel cream cheese, at room temperature . . .1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt . . . 2 tbs. honey . . . 2 tbs. low-fat (1% fat) milk . . . 1 tbs. lime juice . . . 1 tsp. vanilla . . . 1/8 tsp. ground mace or nutmeg . . . ¼ tsp. grated lime rind . . .
In a small bowl, with an electric mixer on high, beat Neufchatel cheese, yogurt, honey, milk, lime juice, vanilla and mace until creamy. Stir in the lime rind. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour (will keep for two days). Serve with an assortment of fresh fruits. Makes about 1 1//2 cups. Live long and prosper.
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