SOOTHE DRY SKIN WITH HONEY AND OTHER TIPS

SOOTHE DRY SKIN WITH HONEY (AND OTHER TIPS)

How sweet it is! Honey’s a killer substitute for refined sugar and can even help treat minor wounds. And thanks to its unique chemical makeup and sticky texture, honey’s the bee’s knees (couldn’t help ourselves!) in plenty of other situations, too. Here are four unexpected ways to use the sweet stuff. 

Take an endurance-boosting energy shot. In for the long haul? Instead of reaching for packets ofcarbohydrate-rich gels or shots, try a spoonful or two of honey. Studies showhoney’s unique blend of natural sugars can be just as effective as packaged shots when it comes to powering the body through endurance exercise [1]. Pack along a few tablespoons in a plastic bag and squeeze out on the trail.