Verywell Health on MSN

Maple syrup vs. sugar: Which sweetener is better for blood sugar and nutrition?

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways Maple syrup has a lower glycemic index than sugar, making it a better option for managing blood sugar levels.Maple syrup contains more ...
The New York Times

A Scientist Is Paid to Study Maple Syrup. He’s Also Paid to Promote It.

Funded by the maple industry, a researcher has exaggerated his findings to suggest that syrup could help prevent serious diseases. Funded by the maple industry, a researcher has exaggerated his ...
WebMD

Maple Syrup: Is It Good for You?

Few things in nature are as sweet as real maple syrup, which is made from the sap of a maple tree. It takes about 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of maple syrup. Does maple syrup go bad? Maple ...
Health on MSN

Is Maple Syrup Really Better for You Than Sugar?

Maple syrup may be better for you than sugar. This natural syrup contains more vitamins and minerals and has less of an effect on blood sugar levels.
Serious Eats on MSN

What's the Best Maple Syrup? We Tested a Bunch—and Asked a Vermont Sugarmaker for Help

We have picks for light and dark maple syrup. Imagine a cold, late winter morning in Vermont. The sun is shining but there’s ...