Greek Yogurt Honey Parfait: What is it?

Non-fat Greek Yogurt

**Honey

Granola

Pumpkin Seeds

Dried Cranberries

Where did at least one of its parts originate from?

Honey

-Earliest findings of honey which is also related to beekeeping goes back to 2450 B.C.E.

-Dates back to 2100 B.C in Egypt.

-Organic and natural sugar that has a very long shelf life. 

-A very healthy alternative compared to processed sugar. 

-Comes from bees who pollinate and gather nectar from flowers. 

Historical Significance?

-Both Egypt and Germany was so valuable that they used honey as offering and a form of currency.

-In Egypt, husbands gave their wives honey during the wedding ceremony as a promise. Honey was valued so highly that it was worshiped and many offered it to Gods.

-Many peasants in Germany did not have money so honey was used to pay their lords. 

-Honey was is very healthy and gives a lot of antioxidants. In result, many use it in their foods and drinks.

-Back in 1100, Europeans consumed so much honey, around 4.5 pounds per person each year. During that time, it was the only sweetener available. 

-Not just used as food but only varnishes for furnitures and medicine. 

-During war times in Rome, soldiers used honey to heal their wounds. 

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