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Honey Apple Dessert Pizza by the Pizza Dr. in Bluebird Recipe Box on Culinate.

Week 3 in Becoming Nutrient-Rich with the Bluebird Market Series of  ‘Getting Strong Now’ features the benefits of local and raw honey.  As we become nutrient rich our bodies benefit with added natural energy, strength, stamina and wellness.  Honey is more than a delicious sweetener, it provides nutrients and wellness properties with a healthy Glycemic Index.

Allergy prevention experts suggest adding a teaspoon each day of local honey (made from the bee pollen that causes allergies) to increase resistance in the manner of an allergy shot.  If you live in the area surrounding Thomaston Georgia, Busy Bee Honey Farm produces a top grade local honey available online at Bluebird Market on Local Harvest or at the market on Saturdays, 218 N. Center Street, Thomaston, GA.  Honey is safe for children older than 2 years and adults.  Do not feed honey to infants.