Sweeteners, Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is the concentrated sap of a variety of maple trees found only in North America. It is 66% sugar in composition, with sucrose being the most prevalent sugar.
While most artificial syrups add processed sugars, pure maple syrup is considered a healthier alternative and holds a variety of benefits. There are trace levels of vitamins in maple syrup, but more importantly it has plant-based antioxidants called polyphenols that help fight cancer and prevent aging when applied topically. It is also a good source of manganese and zinc, two key players in boosting your immune system.
Like other sweeteners, consuming too much sugar can cause spikes in insulin and lead to health complications such as obesity, heart disease and cancer.
Glycemic Load=63
The Benefits
- Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet
- Excellent Source of: Manganese
- Good Source of:
- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Grains, No Molds, No Legumes, No Nightshade, No Citrus, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Saturated Fat
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