In Honey

I believe in the natural goodness of honey. Not only is it a nice sweetener to tea but it can help boost your athletic performance. According to Runner's World, athletes that consumed a TBSP of honey every half hour with water, performed ending sprints just as well as those taking energy gels. What the secret? Honey contains certain sugars, specifically glucose and fructose, which store tons of reserves in the liver = endurance. The glucose is used right away where as the fructose is stored for later (finishing kick).

Other benefits include

• Providing vitamins and minerals
• Antioxidants
• Helping with digestion

Remember the lighter the color the sweeter and milder the taste (Clover) where as darker (Buckwheat) are bolder and more malt-like.

Now you can even buy different flavors of honey in a single serving straw- certain grocery stores will sell these and you can always buy online. Flavors range from lime and cherry to rootbeer and pina colada!