3 Ways To Pick The Best Honey So You Get The Most Health Benefits

Honey adds a touch of sweetness to really anything you want. This silky and slightly sticky delight is also antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and is an antioxidant, which may seem like a lot of antis, but we’re far from anti-honey.

Honey is no different from most foods: When buying it, aim to avoid processed options. When honey is processed it's heated, which can destroy its beneficial elements and make it less nutritious, says Scherr. Look for labels that say raw to avoid missing out on critical nutrients.

In many cases, choosing organic food is a great, reliable option. In the case of honey, it doesn’t matter if you opt for organic or not, because bees fly many miles and it's far too difficult to determine which flowers were visited.

Honey has different colors and distinct tastes based on which flowers the bees visited and the time of the year. Honey in the fall is usually darker and has a bolder flavor and honey in the spring is often lighter and has a milder taste. Both are delicious, and it’s worth trying out both to see what you like. While in the store or at the farmers market, check out the color of the honey and choose based on the flavor you want.

Besides the labels, you won’t be able to tell by the color which flowers the bees went to so experiment with different types of honey. Scherr’s favorites? Wildflower and chestnut honey.