4 Benefits of Organic Maple Syrup
Pour some more maple syrup!
In addition to it’s natural carmely sweetness, did you know that there is one more reason to drizzle more maple syrup all over everything? It’s actually good for you. Yes, every spoonful of sweet goodness comes straight from the tree - so you know it’s good and good for you. Read more below as we prove just how good our organic maple syrup is for you.
High In Antioxidants
First off, it might be surprising to know that maple syrup is jam-packed with antioxidants. In fact, there is a lot more antioxidant content in natural sweeteners (like maple syrup) than in refined sugar products like white sugar or corn syrup. Maple syrup is so impressive when it comes to supplying protective antioxidants to your body that it is full of 24 different types of antioxidants. Why do we care about antioxidants? They can help our bodies reduce inflammation and the formation of various chronic diseases.
Contains Essential Vitamins & Minerals
In addition to providing the body with a slew of antioxidants, maple syrup also supplies our bodies and minds with vital vitamins and minerals. Maple syrup contains high amounts of zinc and manganese, in addition to potassium and calcium. Zinc provides a good boost to your immune system since it keeps your white blood cell count up, while manganese plays a huge role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism and even brain and nerve function! Another drizzle of maple vitamins and minerals, please!
Can Enhance Antibiotic Effects
Did you know that taking regular antibiotic medicine can actually have a negative effect on your body? In fact, research has shown that natural extracts from maple syrup in combination with antibiotics, can increase the power of the medicine! How? Maple syrup extract actually helps boost antibiotic strength by helping the medicine push into the interior of bacterial cells. So a spoonful of sugar (maple syrup) in fact DOES help the medicine go down? Yes.
Great Alternative To Artificial Sweeteners
Although they might be calorie-free and you might be watching your figure, artificial sweeteners are actually tied to numerous health problems. These problems include weight gain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, short-term memory loss, and more. Need another reason to switch over to a natural, delicious alternative? Go with maple syrup.
