Maple syrup doesn't just taste great — it's also less likely to give you cancer than the alternatives. Consumer Reports released a ... However, eating syrup every day, as four per cent of U.S. children aged four to five years old are estimated to do, increases the risk substantially. read more
Maple syrup also contains vitamins and minerals including: iron, manganese, zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium and riboflavin (also known as vitamin B2). Your body needs all of these to remain healthy and function correctly. Despite the obvious risks of overconsumption of sugars, there is no reason to fear maple syrup causes any sort of cancer. read more
New research suggests that maple syrup, despite being a concentrated source of "sugar," possesses significant anti-cancer properties. A provocative study published recently in the journal Oncology Reports reveals that a commonly used sweetener, maple syrup, inhibits the growth and invasion of human colorectal cancer cells. read more
Drizzling maple syrup on your oatmeal may help prevent inflammatory diseases like cancer, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s, a University of Rhode Island study found. The sweet stuff is loaded with polyphenols, plant-based compounds that work as antioxidants, says study co-author Navindra P. Seeram, PhD. read more