• What type of honey could help reduce cholesterol, blood sugar?
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    What type of honey could help reduce cholesterol, blood sugar?

    Share on PinterestRaw honey could help bring cholesterol levels down, according to a new study. Image credit: Roberta Sorge/EyeEm/Getty Images. A new study finds that honey, unlike other sweeteners, may actually be good for cardiometabolic health. The benefits of honey were revealed in studies of people who ate a heavy diet containing 10% or less sugar. The study suggests that honey — particularly raw, monofloral honey ‚ may be a healthier replacement for sugar already being consumed, rather than additional sweetener added to one’s daily intake. Consider replacing the sugar you consume with honey, says a new study from researchers at the University of Toronto. For people on a healthy…

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  • Consuming two tablespoons of honey balances blood sugar and lowers cholesterol, study finds
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    Consuming two tablespoons of honey balances blood sugar and lowers cholesterol, study finds

    Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Consuming two tablespoons of honey can help balance blood sugar and improve cholesterol levels, according to a new study. Experts said replacing added sweeteners in the diet – such as sugar in tea – with honey can lower the risks of illnesses associated with eating too much sugar, like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Researchers at the University of Toronto analysed the results of 18 trials including more than 1,100 participants and found…

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