Honey May Offer Protection Against Heart Disease and Diabetes

Honey May Offer Protection Against Heart Disease and Diabetes
Honey is beneficial for both cardiovascular health and blood sugar control. Subbotina Anna/Shutterstock
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Regular consumption of sugar is considered harmful to our health, including increasing the risk of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. However, there is one natural sugar that is an exception. It has even been found to benefit cardiovascular health and blood sugar control, and it is honey.

Honey Contains Polyphenols That Protect the Cardiovascular System

According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases account for 32 percent of all deaths worldwide. Sugar, which is present in many processed foods, is thought to be one of the causes of cardiovascular diseases. Regular intake of excessive free sugar, such as white sugar, rock sugar, granulated sugar, and high-fructose corn syrup, increases the risk of chronic inflammation, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
However, many studies have found that honey, which is also classified as “free sugar”, contains multiple healthy nutrients that are beneficial for cardiovascular health. A new study pointed out that eating the right honey can improve blood lipid levels and control blood sugar.
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