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What type of honey could help lower cholesterol, blood sugar?

What type of honey could help lower cholesterol, blood sugar?

Share on PinterestAccording to a new study, raw honey may help lower cholesterol levels. Image credit: Roberta Sorge/EyeEm/Getty Images. A new study reveals that honey, unlike other sweeteners, may actually be good for cardiometabolic health. The benefits of honey have been revealed in studies of people who followed a heavy diet containing 10% sugar or …

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HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol may not make a difference to heart health, medical study finds

High-density lipoprotein (HDL), which has been called the “good cholesterol” by medical experts, is being re-examined after a new study questions the benefits of this type of cholesterol across racial lines. . Researchers from the Knight Cardiovascular Institute at Oregon Health & Science University analyzed 23,901 medical profiles from a Reasons for Geographic and Racial …

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Heart disease: “good” cholesterol may not be good for everyone

Heart disease: “good” cholesterol may not be good for everyone

According to a new study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), “good cholesterol” may not be as effective as scientists once believed in predicting the risk of cardiovascular disease uniformly among adults of different racial and ethnic backgrounds. A study questions the role of “good” cholesterol in the universal prediction of heart disease …

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Prediabetes and the high cholesterol diet: foods to eat, sample diet,

Prediabetes and the high cholesterol diet: foods to eat, sample diet,

A nutritious and balanced diet is important for people with prediabetes and high cholesterol. Although individual recommendations vary, dietitians frequently recommend the Mediterranean and DASH diets. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) the diet can improve insulin resistance and may help with weight management. It focuses on a varied diet that includes whole grains, …

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