{"id":22086,"date":"2021-05-03T12:21:16","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T12:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=22086"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"maple-syrup-vs-honey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/","title":{"rendered":"Maple Syrup Vs Honey: Is The Answer To Your Sugar Craving Bees Or Trees?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Processing_Of_Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\" >Processing Of Maple Syrup Vs Honey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Maple_Syrup\" >Maple Syrup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Honey\" >Honey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Raw_Honey\" >Raw Honey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Regular_Honey\" >Regular Honey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Nutritional_Profile_Of_Pure_Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\" >Nutritional Profile Of Pure Maple Syrup Vs Honey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Carbohydrates\" >Carbohydrates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Vitamins_And_Minerals\" >Vitamins And Minerals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Fats\" >Fats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Calories_In_Maple_Syrup_vs_Honey\" >Calories In Maple Syrup vs Honey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Health_Benefits_Of_Maple_Syrup_vs_Honey\" >Health Benefits Of Maple Syrup vs Honey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Maple_Syrup-2\" >Maple Syrup<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Rich_In_Antioxidants\" >Rich In Antioxidants\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Low_In_Cholesterol_And_Protects_The_Liver\" >Low In Cholesterol And Protects The Liver\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Improved_Brain_Health\" >Improved Brain Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Antidiabetic_Properties\" >Antidiabetic Properties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Vegans_Saving_Grace\" >Vegans\u2019 Saving Grace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Other_Benefits\" >Other Benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Honey-2\" >Honey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Antioxidant_Effects\" >Antioxidant Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Antibacterial_Antifungal_And_Antiviral_Effects\" >Antibacterial, Antifungal, And Antiviral Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Protects_Cardiovascular_Health\" >Protects Cardiovascular Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Antidiabetic_Properties-2\" >Antidiabetic Properties\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Therapeutic_Effects_Against_Cancer\" >Therapeutic Effects Against Cancer\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Supports_Reproductive_Health\" >Supports Reproductive Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Other_Benefits-2\" >Other Benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Which_Is_Better_To_Use_In_Cooking_Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\" >Which Is Better To Use In Cooking: Maple Syrup Vs Honey?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Flavor\" >Flavor\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Versatility\" >Versatility\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#Heat_Resistance\" >Heat Resistance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More and more people are making a move to healthier alternatives. And as alternatives to refined sugars, we have maple syrup and honey. They don&#8217;t contain proteins or fiber and have little to no fat content. However, they don&#8217;t hold the same nutritional value. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One has a higher glycemic index, one has more calories, and each features its own sets of vitamins and minerals with higher numbers of amino acids and antioxidants. Follow us into the discussion as we delve deeper into maple syrup vs honey and determine the healthy one between the two.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Processing_Of_Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\"><\/span><strong>Processing Of Maple Syrup Vs Honey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maple syrup and honey are natural alternatives to refined sugar. That, however, doesn&#8217;t mean they aren&#8217;t processed. Let&#8217;s look at each production process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33329 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4848-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Maple Syrup Vs Honey\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4848.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4848-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4848.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4848.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maple_Syrup\"><\/span><strong>Maple Syrup<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The making of maple syrup is relatively easy. It involves two processes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extraction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaporation and filtration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To extract the maple, you have to drill a hole in a maple tree to get the sap\/ circulating fluid. The most common trees used are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sugar or rock trees(Acer saccharum)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The black maple (Acer nigrum)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The red maple (Acer rubrum)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the tap attached to the hole, you easily collect sap up to 40 gallons, especially in the spring season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These maple trees in North America, the northeast section, provide over 80% of the world&#8217;s supply of maple syrup from Quebec&#8217;s province in Canada.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After extraction, the sap is boiled between the temperatures of 219 to 220 degrees Fahrenheit until enough water has evaporated and the syrup has a good enough density of about 67 degrees Brix at room temperature. The syrup is also filtered to remove impurities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During its production process, depending on a few factors such as the pH of the boiling syrup, sugar concentration of the sap, and environmental temperatures, the syrup can attain different colors\/grades. There are four grades of maple syrup:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golden. It&#8217;s the lightest of them and often the first sap that flows from the tree during the sugaring season.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amber. It&#8217;s a slightly darker shade than the former but had a richer, more embodied maple flavor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark. It&#8217;s dark amber with a robust flavor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very dark. It&#8217;s the darkest grade and has a very intense flavor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-maple-syrup-vegan\/\">Is Maple Syrup Vegan? What You Should Consider Before Drowning Your Pancakes In It<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33337 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4756-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Maple Syrup Vs Honey\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4756.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4756-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4756.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4756.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honey\"><\/span><strong>Honey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey can be in two varieties, raw or regular honey. Raw honey requires no processing as you collect from a bee&#8217;s hive, whereas regular honey has to be pasteurized and filtered. We shall take you through both methods of acquiring honey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raw_Honey\"><\/span><strong>Raw Honey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey is produced and stored by bees as their primary food source during the cold season of winter. Bees make the honey by extracting nectar, the sugary liquid in flowers, using their long, tube-shaped tongue and storing it in their extra stomach called the crop. The nectar sloshes around and mixes with enzymes that change its composition and texture for more extended storage in the crop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the new returns to its hive, it passes the nectar along to another bee, and the process repeats repeatedly. By regurgitating the honey into other bee&#8217;s mouths, the honey is partially digested by the bees until its final deposit into the honeycomb.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the honeycomb, the honey is still very dense. Hence, to thicken it up, the bees set to work fanning the comb with their wings to encourage evaporation. Water then evaporates, and the honey becomes denser. The bees finally seal the honeycomb with beeswax, a secretion liquid found in its abdomen, until its time of need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon collection, the honey passes through a mesh or a nylon cloth to separate the honey from impurities such as dead bees and beeswax. After this, it can be consumed or sold.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regular_Honey\"><\/span><strong>Regular Honey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With regular honey, it&#8217;s further processed to elongate its shelf life, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/\">add flavor<\/a>, texture, and a cleaner appearance. Its production process requires two steps, pasteurization and filtration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasteurization destroys yeast from the honey by exposing it to high temperatures, making the honey smoother and extending its shelf life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The honey is passed through a sieve to remove debris, air bubbles, and other impurities with filtration, so the honey looks transparent and cleaner. The honey is further ultrafiltrated for a more transparent look; however, this often strips its <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-macronutrients\/\">nutrients<\/a>, enzymes, and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/essential-amino-acids-foods\/\">amino acids<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In both processes, the sweeteners remain natural with no additives or chemicals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32927 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Maple Syrup Vs Honey\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-8.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-8-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-8.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutritional_Profile_Of_Pure_Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\"><\/span><strong>Nutritional Profile Of Pure Maple Syrup Vs Honey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For better understanding, we shall break down their nutritional value based on the body&#8217;s essential nutrients, which are carbohydrates, fats, and vitamins &amp; minerals. Since they don&#8217;t contain protein, we shall skip that section.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carbohydrates\"><\/span><strong>Carbohydrates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tablespoon of pure maple syrup has about 14 grams of carbs equal to 85% of sugar, primarily sucrose, glucose, and fructose. Its glycemic index is 54, ranging from low and medium GI foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for honey, a tablespoon contains 17 grams of carbohydrates, with over 90% sugar. Honey contains fructose primarily, with very little glucose and even less sucrose. The glycemic index is 58, which is slightly higher than maple syrup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of the two, maple syrup is more nutritious as it contains a lower percentage of sugar in the carbs and less fructose. As you know, high fructose content can be detrimental to your health, precisely your heart, and liver.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies show fructose may raise your low-density lipoproteins levels, leading to fats accumulation, heart disease, high blood pressure, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, type two diabetes, and obesity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2673878\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27194405\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Therefore, looking at the fructose in honey vs maple syrup, maple syrup is much safer to consume.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, note that as both are sweeteners, they contain a high content of sugar. And seeing sucrose has a glycemic index of 65, you should take both in moderation to avoid the adverse effects of excessive sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to build an attention-grabbing bubble butt, blast away fat that\u2019s stored in all the wrong places, spring-clean your diet, turn back the clock on your skin, skyrocket your self-confidence and shatter your insecurities? Check out the BetterMe app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\">set this plan in motion<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32120 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4414.png\" alt=\"Meal Plan\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4414.png 960w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4414-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4414.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamins_And_Minerals\"><\/span><strong>Vitamins And Minerals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both maple and honey have their vitamin and mineral content. However, the vitamin content is higher in honey, whereas the mineral content is higher in maple syrup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey has a modest content of vitamin C and B6, both of which are absent in maple syrup. Other vitamins in honey include vitamin B3 and B5. Maple syrup has trace amounts of vitamins B1 and B3, which are not present in honey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, both lack <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamins-for-weight-loss\/\">vitamin D<\/a>, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamins B12, and B9.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maple syrup has a very high content in minerals, with over 33% of it being manganese, which is excellent for your bones. Other minerals present in the syrup include iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, copper, and zinc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey contains tiny amounts of zinc, iron, potassium, copper, phosphorus, and much lower sodium content compared to maple. On the upside, it has fluoride, which isn&#8217;t present in maple and beneficial to your dental health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, honey also contains more than three times the amount of riboflavin than maple syrup.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section, there&#8217;s not a winner\/ or one type healthier than the other. They both have their strengths and shortcomings, and none of the vitamins or minerals are present in significant amounts, so choose whichever you prefer. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fats\"><\/span><strong>Fats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both variants have very little to no <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/carbs-make-you-fat\/\">fat<\/a> content. In a tablespoon of pure maple syrup, fat content is only 0.1 grams with trace amounts of the three subcategories of fat, saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats. Honey doesn&#8217;t contain any fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31970 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Mela Plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calories_In_Maple_Syrup_vs_Honey\"><\/span><strong>Calories In Maple Syrup vs Honey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories in both come from their carbohydrate content. A tablespoon of maple syrup will contain just 52 calories against 64 calories contained in honey. However, when consumed in massive amounts, such as cooking or serving on delicacies, a cup of maple syrup will have 819 calories against 1031 calories in honey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those of you aiming for weight loss, maple syrup would be the better choice because of fewer calories and less sugar content, assuming the amount you use is the same. The more sugar you consume, the more glucose converts to visceral fat for storage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, depending on your diet, you can opt for honey as it goes well with low-fat diets, while maple syrup is an excellent choice for low calorie, low carbs, and low glycemic index diets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/natural-sweeteners\/\">Natural Sweeteners For Those Who Are Stuck In A Vicious Sugar-Binging Cycle<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33001 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Maple Syrup Vs Honey\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-2.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-2.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Benefits_Of_Maple_Syrup_vs_Honey\"><\/span><strong>Health Benefits Of Maple Syrup vs Honey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, onto the most crucial segment of the article, let&#8217;s find out which of the two offers more health benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maple_Syrup-2\"><\/span><strong>Maple Syrup<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From its nutritional profile above, you know that maple syrup doesn&#8217;t contain many vitamins. Still, it has plenty of minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants which go a long way in improving and maintaining good health. Here are the health benefits of maple syrup.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rich_In_Antioxidants\"><\/span><b>Rich In Antioxidants<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maple syrup is from tree sap. Being plant-based, it contains plenty of antioxidants to a tune of over 20 different types of antioxidants. Antioxidants reduce and prevent oxidative stress in the body, which happens in cells when your body gets free radicals from the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These free radicals occur naturally in the body, but we are also exposed to free radicals in the environment from things like air pollution or cigarette smoke. Studies suggest that oxidative stress may contribute to various diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer&#8217;s disease, Parkinson&#8217;s disease, and eye diseases such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/antioxidants-in-depth\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, taking pure maple syrup will offer a decent source of antioxidants which may further help in the fight against these diseases. Ideally, stick to darker maple grades as they contain more beneficial antioxidants than the golden and amber kind.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_In_Cholesterol_And_Protects_The_Liver\"><\/span><b>Low In Cholesterol And Protects The Liver\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study found that a diet with a higher portion of maple syrup was associated with lower cholesterol and less liver inflammation in mice (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/maple\/potential-protective-effects-of-maple-syrup-in-the-liver-and-on-cholesterol\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The study further revealed that these protective effects of maple syrup in the liver highly depend on the amount you take as the syrup is still a sugar and can have its harmful side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, lower cholesterol also means it might be great for heart health, among other health issues. Scientists confirm that maple syrup has lower calories than some other types of sugar, which makes it a potentially good choice to include in your meals and cooking. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Brain_Health\"><\/span><b>Improved Brain Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study on the beneficial effects of natural products on the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer&#8217;s disease,\u00a0 showed that maple syrup could be helpful as well. One study established that maple syrup can aid in preventing the misfolding, tangling, and clumping of two types of proteins in the brain cells, namely;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beta-amyloid\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tau peptide\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The research showed that these two proteins found in the brain cells often lead to deformations and the accumulation of plaque that contribute to Alzheimer&#8217;s disease and other neurological problems (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldaily.com\/maple-syrup-alzheimers-disease-brain-health-377846\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30738 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-12-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Maple Syrup Vs Honey\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-12.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-12.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-12-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-12.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Antidiabetic_Properties\"><\/span><b>Antidiabetic Properties<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maple syrup has an <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/super-vegetables\/\">antioxidant<\/a> compound called (GCG), a glucitol core that contains gallotannin. The compound has antidiabetic properties with an \u03b1-glucosidase inhibitor and antiglycation properties. Maple syrup also contains polyphenolic lignans, phytohormone abscisic acid, and other derivatives, which also help fight against diabetes mellitus (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jstage.jst.go.jp\/article\/jos\/62\/9\/62_737\/_article\/-char\/ja\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the maple syrup vs honey nutrition profile, we established that maple syrup has a lower glycemic index which means that it doesn&#8217;t cause rapid spikes in blood sugar that may affect your insulin and blood glucose levels. Moreover, some studies show that the syrup may have the ability to inhibit glucose absorption from the small intestine, preventing elevation of plasma glucose levels, therefore potentially helping prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/europepmc.org\/article\/med\/25757438\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegans_Saving_Grace\"><\/span><b>Vegans\u2019 Saving Grace<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegans feed on strictly non-meat products. They&#8217;re devoid of animal products such as eggs, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, and dairy products. And even with the numerous benefits vegan meals can have to your health, they have serious health risks, including malnutrition due to a lack of essential minerals and amino acids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes down to maple vs honey, maple syrup can offer more mineral content than honey, with its iron, zinc, and calcium content. Moreover, maple syrup is considered safe for vegans because the product is plant-based. Therefore, vegans can consume maple syrup as it offers vital nutrients missing in their diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Other Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other benefits of maple syrup\u00a0may include;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotion of red blood cells due to iron content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immunity boosting thanks to zinc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved bone density from calcium and manganese.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30019 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3823-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Maple Syrup Vs Honey\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3823.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3823-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3823.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3823.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honey-2\"><\/span><strong>Honey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers have extensively reviewed honey and its benefits and concluded that it contains many benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer properties (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5549483\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Antioxidant_Effects\"><\/span><b>Antioxidant Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey has a range of compounds that act as antioxidants, including phytochemicals, flavonoids, and ascorbic acid. Phenols, a specific type of antioxidant present in honey, have been linked to preventing blood clots and increasing blood flow to the heart (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5549483\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These antioxidants help to reduce oxidative stress in the body, similar to maple syrup. Again, through the reduction of oxidative stress, the body is protected against chronic health conditions such as cancers and heart diseases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To maximize such benefits, one should aim for raw honey as regular honey reduces the number and effect of antioxidants in the honey through pasteurization.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Antibacterial_Antifungal_And_Antiviral_Effects\"><\/span><b>Antibacterial, Antifungal, And Antiviral Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among other great health benefits of honey include antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Honey has hydrogen peroxide and glucose oxidase, which contributes to its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties and tissue repair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research into the antibacterial effects of honey, manuka honey, a type of raw honey, was established that it could kill common pathogens such as (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4061\/2011\/917505\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">);<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salmonella and Escherichia coli or E. coli that causes food poisoning and wound infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staphylococcus aureus or S. aureus, a microbe that causes skin infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori, a bacteria that causes stomach ulcers and chronic gastritis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From these studies and others, scientists conclude that honey can help with wound healing, either surgical, ulcers, cuts, or burns (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5549483\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>When it comes to weight loss, progress is made by inches, not miles, so it&#8217;s much harder to track and a lot easier to give up. BetterMe app is your personal trainer, nutritionist and support system all in one. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\">Start using our app<\/a> to stay on track and hold yourself accountable!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29819 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-3745-1024x576.png\" alt=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-3745.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-3745-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-3745.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-3745.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protects_Cardiovascular_Health\"><\/span><b>Protects Cardiovascular Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term consumption of honey has the potential to reduce cardiovascular risk factors. Studies show that honey may decrease the level of cholesterol in the body and the low-density lipoproteins in obese individuals. Furthermore, honey may also reduce the blood levels of C-reactive protein, which is associated with cardiac risk factors and inflammation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/5398991_Natural_Honey_and_Cardiovascular_Risk_Factors_Effects_on_Blood_Glucose_Cholesterol_Triacylglycerole_CRP_and_Body_Weight_Compared_with_Sucrose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, since honey is still a sugar, moderation is required, or excess consumption can lead to the development of atherosclerosis, hypertension, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and cardiac arrhythmias (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4244242\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Antidiabetic_Properties-2\"><\/span><b>Antidiabetic Properties\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study revealed that honey could improve blood lipid levels in diabetic patients, but with those improvements also came an increase in hemoglobin A1c, so caution was recommended by the researchers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19817641\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Therapeutic_Effects_Against_Cancer\"><\/span><b>Therapeutic Effects Against Cancer\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey may help fight against cancer by inhibiting cell proliferation, inducing apoptosis and cell-cycle arrest (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22761637\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Studies also reveal that honey can be effective against breast cancer cells (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21167897\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), bladder cancer cells (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12657101\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), prostate cancer cells (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0308814609003124\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), endometrial cancer cells (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0308814609003124\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and renal cancer cells (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21472079\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) in the lab.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supports_Reproductive_Health\"><\/span><b>Supports Reproductive Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Royal jelly, a substance normally reserved for queen bees and young larvae, has excellent effects on female reproductive health. Scientists found that it can reduce PMS (pre and post-menstrual symptoms), reduce oxidative stress that could cause aging of the ovaries, and may also improve the sperm quality for men (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5549483\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Benefits-2\"><\/span><b>Other Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other benefits of honey include;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved memory thanks to vitamin B6.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It builds the immune system from <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/13-essential-vitamins\/\">vitamin C<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It provides dental support from its fluoride content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps with relieving coughs, especially for children.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It offers excellent nutritional value from the body through its vitamins, minerals, and riboflavin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29546 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Maple Syrup Vs Honey\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Is_Better_To_Use_In_Cooking_Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\"><\/span><strong>Which Is Better To Use In Cooking: Maple Syrup Vs Honey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can use both maple syrup and honey for cooking and baking, but they have their ups and downs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flavor\"><\/span><b>Flavor\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maple syrup has a caramel taste with a woodsy flavor. The flavor is vibrant, especially if the grade is dark. Maple syrup can also have complex notes such as vanilla, nutty (hazelnut), floral, cinnamon, chocolate, coffee, among other flavourful compounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for honey, it also has different tastes depending on its nectar source, but more often than not, it has a sweet, floral flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Versatility\"><\/span><b>Versatility\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both maple and honey can be used adversely in the kitchen for cooking, baking, and topping desserts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For maple syrup, its grading system helps to determine what goes where.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golden. It has a delicate taste with a subtle flavor of maple and hints of vanilla. It&#8217;s mainly added to foods such as pancakes, yogurt, and waffles.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amber. It has a rich and classic flavor of maple, which can also be drizzled on top of food for a more profound flavor or drizzled into tea and other beverages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark and very dark. Both grades have a deep, more intense flavor of maple. Their robust and strong flavor allows them to cook and still maintain their tastes. These darker grades are best for baking rather than drizzling.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use dark and very dark maple syrups for glazing meats, poultry, and seafood such as salmon. However, many manufacturers send very dark maple to other industries such as cookie or candy industries because of their intense flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for honey, you can use it in a variety of ways, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-dextrose-bad-for-you\/\">Sweetening<\/a> beverages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can add honey to sauces, dressings, and vinaigrettes for salad.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use honey for marinating and grilling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can pair honey with cheese like feta and goat cheese.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baking with it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29165 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Maple Syrup Vs Honey\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heat_Resistance\"><\/span><b>Heat Resistance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use both variants in cooking, baking, and grilling. However, maple syrup can caramelize and burn in a hot oven. A good enough temperature is about 25 degrees. On the other hand, honey can withstand a bit more heat than maple syrup, which means it can bake and grill at a higher temperature before it burns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparing maple vs honey cooking abilities, the two can offer similar outcomes. However, maple is best for sweet delicacies rather than cooking, such as grilling, due to its heat resistance. Moreover, honey used in baking can quickly dry out the dough, making it dense and dry, hence better for puddings, ice creams, and gelatos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a flavorsome topping, stick to maple syrup and for a sticky marinade, stick to honey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the deep dive into maple vs honey, we can conclude that they both have their benefits and are suitable alternatives to refined sugar; but they are both still sugar and should be taken in moderation.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Maple_Syrup_Vs_Honey\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><iframe title=\"BetterMe | Create Happines now\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xLxjdQ4DYdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span>SOURCES:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1422-0067\/13\/11\/15054\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Review of Molecular Mechanisms of the Anti-Leukemic Effects of Phenolic Compounds in Honey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, mdpi.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4061\/2011\/917505\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibacterial Efficacy of Raw and Processed Honey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, hindawi.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12657101\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antineoplastic activity of honey in an experimental bladder cancer implantation model<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2003, pubmed.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/antioxidants-in-depth\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antioxidants: In-depth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nccih.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0308814609003124\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bioactivity of Greek honey extracts on breast cancer (MCF-7), prostate cancer (PC-3), and endometrial cancer (Ishikawa) cells<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/europepmc.org\/article\/med\/25757438\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in plasma glucose in Otsuka Long-Evans Tokushima Fatty rats after oral administration of maple syrup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, europepmc.org)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/maple\/comparative-analysis-of-maple-syrup-to-other-natural-sweeteners-and-evaluation-of-their-metabolic-responses-in-healthy-rats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparative analysis of maple syrup to other natural sweeteners and evaluation of their metabolic responses in healthy rats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, uri.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jstage.jst.go.jp\/article\/jos\/62\/9\/62_737\/_article\/-char\/ja\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparison of the Enhancement of Plasma Glucose Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Otsuka Long-Evans Tokushima Fatty Rats by Oral Administration of Sucrose or Maple Syrup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, just.go.jp)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2673878\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming fructose-sweetened, not glucose-sweetened, beverages increases visceral adiposity and lipids and decreases insulin sensitivity in overweight\/obese humans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009,\u00a0 ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldaily.com\/maple-syrup-alzheimers-disease-brain-health-377846\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maple Syrup May Protect Brain From Alzheimer\u2019s And Other Neurodegenerative Disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, medicaldaily.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19817641\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of natural honey consumption in diabetic patients: an 8-week randomized clinical trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, pubmed.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27194405\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fructose, but not glucose, impairs insulin signaling in the three major insulin-sensitive tissues<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, pubmed.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22761637\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey and cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, pubmed.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21472079\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey induces apoptosis in renal cell carcinoma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, pubmed.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5549483\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey, Propolis, and Royal Jelly: A Comprehensive Review of Their Biological Actions and Health Benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4358083\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhibitory effect of maple syrup on the cell growth and invasion of human colorectal cancer cells<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liebertpub.com\/doi\/10.1089\/109662004322984789\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural Honey Lowers Plasma Glucose, C-Reactive Protein, Homocysteine, and Blood Lipids in Healthy, Diabetic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2004, liebertpub.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/5398991_Natural_Honey_and_Cardiovascular_Risk_Factors_Effects_on_Blood_Glucose_Cholesterol_Triacylglycerole_CRP_and_Body_Weight_Compared_with_Sucrose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural Honey and Cardiovascular Risk Factors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2008, researchgate.net)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4244242\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxidative Stress as a Mechanism of Added Sugar-Induced Cardiovascular Disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/maple\/potential-protective-effects-of-maple-syrup-in-the-liver-and-on-cholesterol\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential Protective Effects of Maple Syrup in the Liver and on Cholesterol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, web.uri.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19103324\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The total antioxidant content of alternatives to refined sugar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, pubmed.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21167897\/\">Tualang honey induces apoptosis and disrupts the mitochondrial membrane potential of human breast and cervical cancer cell lines<\/a> (2011, pubmed.ncbi.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More and more people are making a move to healthier alternatives. And as alternatives to refined sugars, we have maple syrup and honey. They don&#8217;t contain proteins or fiber and have little to no fat content. However, they don&#8217;t hold the same nutritional value. 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