Here is an easy way to boost your health and sweeten your life!
Did you know that molasses is a very good source of iron, calcium, potassium and magnesium. In fact one tablespoon can provide up to 20% of the daily value of each of those nutrients.
It is also a very good source of vitamin b6 and selenium.
Substitute nutrient-poor sweeteners like white sugar or corn syrup, or potentially harmful fake sweeteners like aspartame with Black Strap Molasses!
I love making a hot drink such as Rooibos tea with milk and a teaspoon of molasses. (Note; unlike some other common teas, red tea does not inhibit iron absorption. It is low in tannins which bind iron and thus reduce the absorption of non-heme iron)
Molasses also gives a wonderful flavor to cookies and gingerbread cakes.
You can also marinate chicken or turkey with molasses which will give it both a rich colour and rich taste.
Many thanks goes to my mum for this post by introducing me to molasses, love you mum xox
