Summer is in full swing, and that means it's time to fire up the grill and indulge in the deliciousness of a barbecue. If you're a vegan or vegetarian, you don't have to miss out on the flavors and fun. In fact, plant-based options can be the star of the show! Whether you're hosting a barbecue or attending one as a guest, here are six fantastic vegan and vegetarian ideas to elevate your summer grilling game. 1. Grilled Veggie Skewers: Skewers are a classic barbecue favorite, and they're incredibly versatile for plant-based options. Load up skewers with a colorful medley of veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms. Brush them with a marinade of your choice, grill to perfection, and enjoy the charred and smoky goodness. 2. Plant-based Burgers: The rise of plant-based burgers has revolutionized the vegetarian and vegan barbecue scene. Choose from a wide variety of pre-made veggie burgers or unleash your culinary creativity and make
Honey is a
sweet, sticky yellowish-brown fluid made by bees and other insects from nectar
collected from flowers. The composition of honey consists of varying proportion
of fructose, glucose, water, oil, and special enzymes produced by bees. Honey
serves as popular food as well as a medicine.
Three key valuable properties of honey
- Honey is hygroscopic
- Honey is antibacterial
- Honey is a source of antibiotics
Honey is
hygroscopic: Honey has a hygroscopic nature. This means that when exposed
to air, it naturally absorbs moisture from the air. It is useful as it could
help prevent scarring in treating open wounds by keeping the skin moist,
encourage the growth of new tissues and allow easy removal of any dressing by
preventing dressing from becoming stuck to the skin. Honey’s hygroscopic properties
also make it an ideal ingredient in a lot of cosmetics. It helps to keep the
skin hydrated and fresh and prevents the drying of the skin. When honey is used
in the skin and hair treatments, it traps and seals in the moisture leaving
it soft and supple, and the hair glossy and healthy.
Honey is antibacterial
Honey is
antibacterial because the bees add an enzyme that produces natural hydrogen
peroxide. It has an effective antimicrobial agent which prohibits the growth of
certain bacteria. It contains an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide which
is believed to be the main reason for the anti-microbial activity of honey.
Honey is a
useful treatment for wounds and scalds.Cuts, abrasion and scalds can be covered
in honey to prevent bacteria from entering the wound and promote healing. Honey
can treat minor acne by attacking the bacteria that cause the outbreaks while
moisturizing the skin to aid rejuvenation.
Honey is a source of antioxidant
Honey
contains natural and antioxidant properties that can destroy biologically
destructive chemical agents which are linked to many diseases such as cancer.
Dark colored
honey such as Buckwheat possesses more antioxidants than light color varieties.
Not only could honey’s antioxidants help to eliminate free radicals in the
body, they are also part of the nutrient supply for growth of new tissue. These
honey properties help to protect the skin under the sun and help the skin to
rejuvenate and stay young looking. As such there have been an increasing number
of manufacturers of honey skin care products such as sunscreens and facial
cleansing products for treating damaged or dry skin.
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