3 RECIPES THAT SUBSTITUTE SUGAR WITH MAPLE SYRUP (liquid gold- why it's better for you than sugar!)
3 "SO GOOD" RECIPES AND SO GOOD FOR YOU TOO! (kinda )
Maple syrup season is now over...It's about time! It's been so darn cold. And that means we have gallons of liquid awesome. Why is it so darn good for you? Well to be frank it isn't "good" per say, it's just a better choice. The main thing that sets maple syrup apart from refined sugar, is the fact that it also contains some minerals and antioxidants.
True, maple syrup does contain a decent amount of some minerals, especially manganese and zinc, but keep in mind that it also contains a whole bunch of sugar so the best way to get these minerals is to eat real foods. If you eat a balanced diet of plants and animals, then your chances of lacking any of these minerals is very low.
Our tree. Homemade and store bought containers to collect the sap. Just boil it down and you've got heavenly sweetness >>>
Back to the benefits...Maple syrup is a well known sugar substitute among those who strive to use less refined sugar. (The fact that maple syrup contains some minerals is a very poor reason to eat it, given the high sugar content. Most people are already eating way too much sugar. So keep that in mind when reading this.) By replacing sugar with maple syrup in your cooking, the sweetness is still very much present. Maple syrup is around three times as sweet as regular sugar with fewer calories and has a low glycemic index, making it an ideal sweetener for those who suffer from diabetes. With antioxidants that support the body’s immune system and heart health as well as several beneficial vitamins and minerals, maple syrup is a great sugar substitute in any recipe.The basic ingredient in maple syrup is the sap from the xylem of the maple tree and consists primarily of sucrose and water, with small amounts of other sugars. Maple syrup is similar to sugar with respect to calorie content, but check out those numbers comparing other sweeteners below.
Maple syrup is sweet in more ways than one. It is an excellent source of manganese and a good source of zinc making it sweet support for Your Immune System. Many types of immune cells appear to depend upon zinc for optimal function.
Zinc deficiency has been shown to compromise numbers of white blood cell and immune response, while zinc supplementation has been shown to restore conditions to normal. In addition to the role played by zinc, the manganese in maple syrup is important since, it helps lessen inflammation, thus supporting healing. In addition, manganese may also act as an immunostimulant and is also an essential cofactor in a number of enzymes important in energy production and antioxidant defenses. FYI, one ounce of maple syrup supplies 22.0% of the daily value for this very important trace mineral.
Go ahead and use that maple syrup on more than just breakfast but keep in mind it's still sugar. The good news that it can be used in the place of sugar for just about any recipe, at a ratio of ¾ cup of maple syrup for every one cup of sugar, so all in all less sugar. When it comes to baking, that same amount is used but also be sure to reduce the amount of overall liquid in the recipe by about three tablespoons for each cup of maple syrup substituted. In order to replace honey with maple syrup in cooking, it is an even switch. It is a good idea to turn your oven temperature down about 25 degrees because the maple syrup caramelizes at a lower temperature than sugar does.
Really… sugar can be seriously harmful. In excess, it is believed to be among the causes of some of the world’s biggest health problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. So don't use this as an excuse to eat sugary foods.
Maple syrup season is now over...It's about time! It's been so darn cold. And that means we have gallons of liquid awesome. Why is it so darn good for you? Well to be frank it isn't "good" per say, it's just a better choice. The main thing that sets maple syrup apart from refined sugar, is the fact that it also contains some minerals and antioxidants.
True, maple syrup does contain a decent amount of some minerals, especially manganese and zinc, but keep in mind that it also contains a whole bunch of sugar so the best way to get these minerals is to eat real foods. If you eat a balanced diet of plants and animals, then your chances of lacking any of these minerals is very low.
Back to the benefits...Maple syrup is a well known sugar substitute among those who strive to use less refined sugar. (The fact that maple syrup contains some minerals is a very poor reason to eat it, given the high sugar content. Most people are already eating way too much sugar. So keep that in mind when reading this.) By replacing sugar with maple syrup in your cooking, the sweetness is still very much present. Maple syrup is around three times as sweet as regular sugar with fewer calories and has a low glycemic index, making it an ideal sweetener for those who suffer from diabetes. With antioxidants that support the body’s immune system and heart health as well as several beneficial vitamins and minerals, maple syrup is a great sugar substitute in any recipe.The basic ingredient in maple syrup is the sap from the xylem of the maple tree and consists primarily of sucrose and water, with small amounts of other sugars. Maple syrup is similar to sugar with respect to calorie content, but check out those numbers comparing other sweeteners below.
It’s all about the zinc and the manganese.
Maple syrup is sweet in more ways than one. It is an excellent source of manganese and a good source of zinc making it sweet support for Your Immune System. Many types of immune cells appear to depend upon zinc for optimal function.
Zinc deficiency has been shown to compromise numbers of white blood cell and immune response, while zinc supplementation has been shown to restore conditions to normal. In addition to the role played by zinc, the manganese in maple syrup is important since, it helps lessen inflammation, thus supporting healing. In addition, manganese may also act as an immunostimulant and is also an essential cofactor in a number of enzymes important in energy production and antioxidant defenses. FYI, one ounce of maple syrup supplies 22.0% of the daily value for this very important trace mineral.
Go ahead and use that maple syrup on more than just breakfast but keep in mind it's still sugar. The good news that it can be used in the place of sugar for just about any recipe, at a ratio of ¾ cup of maple syrup for every one cup of sugar, so all in all less sugar. When it comes to baking, that same amount is used but also be sure to reduce the amount of overall liquid in the recipe by about three tablespoons for each cup of maple syrup substituted. In order to replace honey with maple syrup in cooking, it is an even switch. It is a good idea to turn your oven temperature down about 25 degrees because the maple syrup caramelizes at a lower temperature than sugar does.
RECIPES
Lemon bars are the quintessential springtime dessert, and this version is Paleo-approved. Start by making a simple almond-flour crust and, while it sets in the oven, beat eggs, lemon juice, maple syrup, and tapioca flour. Pour the mixture over the now-golden crust and bake. Easy peasy!
Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Life without classic chocolate chip cookies sounds bleak. Thank goodness almond flour, coconut oil, and maple syrup give the building blocks to reproduce a Paleo-approved version of Toll House’s greatest hit.
Maple syrup coconut mocha
This mocha will have you literally buzzing. If you crave a mocha, this barely-sweetened, antioxidant-packed version is way healthier than anything you could buy in a coffee shop.
Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Life without classic chocolate chip cookies sounds bleak. Thank goodness almond flour, coconut oil, and maple syrup give the building blocks to reproduce a Paleo-approved version of Toll House’s greatest hit.
Maple syrup coconut mocha
This mocha will have you literally buzzing. If you crave a mocha, this barely-sweetened, antioxidant-packed version is way healthier than anything you could buy in a coffee shop.
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