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Honey Or Maple

Honey and maple syrup are natural liquid sweeteners used in cooking and baking. Both provide primarily sugars with small amounts of trace minerals and bioactive compounds, but they are not major sources of most nutrients.

Beneficial properties

natural sweetener contains trace antioxidants quick source of energy contains trace minerals

Nutritional highlights

Honey and maple syrup are composed mostly of simple carbohydrates; maple syrup provides small amounts of manganese and riboflavin, while honey contains only trace amounts of vitamins and minerals.

Caution. High in sugars; use caution for people with diabetes and do not give honey to infants under 12 months due to botulism risk.

Conditions it helps with

Cavities & Tooth Pain
Includes: Cavities / Tooth Decay
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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