🩺 HEART Exam: Sweet Taste of Sunshine Local Raw Wildflower Honey

💖 H – Health Check:
Local, raw honey has natural antioxidants and antibacterial properties — plus it’s a safe, simple sweetener option when you’re avoiding processed syrups. Remember: honey isn’t for babies under 1 year old due to botulism risk.

From a nutrition standpoint, 1 tablespoon of honey has about 60 calories, 17g of carbs (from natural sugar), and trace minerals like potassium and iron. It’s still sugar, so moderation matters — but it’s a whole-food sugar your body can recognize.

Pairing it with carrots adds beta-carotene (hello, eye health!) and fiber. I love teaching families that balance and real food always win out over extremes.

😋 E – Eating / Experience:
This honey is golden sunshine in a jar. It’s sweet but not cloying — with light floral notes that pair beautifully with roasted veggies. I brushed it on carrots after roasting them (learned from experience: too early = burnt sugar city 🫠). A squeeze of lemon and a zest sprinkle at the end made the dish bright and cozy.

The result? Sweet, soft carrots with a little glossy glaze and an uplifting citrus twist. Even my “not another veggie, mom” crew cleared their plates.

🛒 A – Accessibility:
I found this at a local vendor booth at the Oakbrook Mall Arts Festival (I’ll confirm exact event name later). Supporting small producers is always a win in my book. Price: $15 per jar — a splurge compared to grocery honey, but worth every drop for local quality and allergy-safe peace of mind.

💓 R – Rhythm Rating:
Sinus ❤️ – I’d buy it again! The flavor, the local support, and how it elevates simple dishes like roasted carrots or toast? All heartbeats of happiness.

📢 T – Tell Others & Tips:
Here’s your quick cooking takeaway:

• Don’t brush honey on too early — add it in the last 10 minutes of roasting for caramelization, not burning.

• Pair with lemon zest for balance.

• Remember MyPlate — pair your sweet carrots (vegetable + carb) with a protein like ribs, chicken, or tofu, and a whole grain such as brown rice for a balanced plate.

✨ I’m a Nurse Practitioner, but not your NP. This is for fun, not medical advice.
💗 Live safe, happy, healthy.
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