Incorporating small changes in your life by replacing refined sugars and other sweeteners with pure and natural maple syrup from Canada. A few health benefits:
Rich in antioxidants: Maple syrup contains 65 polyphenols/types of antioxidants, nine of which are unique to maple syrup, offering health benefits similar to those of berries, tea, red wine, flax seed, other fruits and vegetables. It is unprocessed and thus retains all the antioxidant molecules that the tree produces to protect itself in wild environment.
Manage diabetes: Maple syrup may have therapeutic effect on metabolic function and in managing diabetes. In Maple syrup may be better at controlling blood sugar levels and insulin resistance when compared to white sugar.
Promotes healthy liver and gut: A study from the University of Tokyo, suggests maple syrup may promote a healthy liver since it seems to inhibit certain genes linked to the production of ammonia, which is harmful to the liver.
Functional food: A new University of Rhode Island study revealed the presence of inulin, a type of carbohydrate recently discovered for the first time in maple syrup. Inulin is a complex carbohydrate that acts as a prebiotic and works to encourage the growth of ‘good’ or beneficial bacteria in the gut. Inulin joins the other beneficial polyphenols, vitamins and minerals already identified in pure maple syrup.
Anti-inflammation: Maple syrup seems to contain a combination of phenols and other compounds that inhibits inflammation which has a harmful effect on the body. When inflammation becomes uncontrolled or chronic, it plays a role in exacerbating a variety of health-related issues. There are several ways to help prevent and combat chronic inflammation — pure maple syrup may be beneficial.
Healthier alternative to sugar: When choosing a sweetener for moderate use, it appears that 100% pure maple syrup has more healthful compounds compared to some other sources of sugar. You can easily replace white or brown sugar with an equivalent volume of maple syrup.