Honey is an amazing food; created by bees as they collect and digest nectar, this syrupy substance is a wonderful natural sweetener. It’s also nonperishable — honey that’s over 3,000 years old has been found in Egyptian tombs, and it’s still edible. This incredible food also packs some health benefits. Learn more about why you should bring some home on your next trip for groceries.

Reasons to Add Honey to Your Grocery List

1. Lowers Cholesterol & Triglycerides

A high level of LDL cholesterol increases the chances of fatty buildup in your arteries, which makes you more susceptible to heart attacks and strokes. Honey can play a preventative role by lowering LDL cholesterol and improving the more beneficial HDL cholesterol. Additionally, it can lower triglycerides, another heart health risk, especially when used as a sugar replacement.

2. Contains Antioxidants

Your body’s cells contain free radicals: unpaired electrons seeking a pair. While some free radicals will always be present in the body, too many can trigger a condition called oxidative stress, which may lead to disease susceptibility. Antioxidants are essential to countering these free radicals — they can pair with the free radicals without becoming unstable. Honey is a source of flavonoids and phenolics, two powerful classes of antioxidants.

3. Improves Heart Health

Triglycerides and bad cholesterol are both factors in problems like heart disease, so honey’s impact on these levels can have a positive effect on your heart. Also, the antioxidants present may contribute to artery dilation, improving blood flow to the heart. Honey can also reduce inflammation, decreasing the buildup of plaque and lowering the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Get these health benefits today when you buy honey with your other groceries. Residents of the Nekoosa area can visit Pritzl’s Trading Post in Rome, WI, for beer, pizza, groceries, and more. In addition to these conveniences, they sell hunting and fishing licenses as well as ATV, snowmobile, and boating registrations. Learn more about their offerings online, and call (715) 325-2281 with any questions.