Maple Syrup Health Benefits
April 9th, 2010 | 
Author: We are happy to share with you today, an article written by one of our guests on the benefits of maple syrup. She shares some great information on the health benefits of maple syrup, and how it can help prevent the onset of Diabetes as well as slow cancer cell growth. As with all things, consult with your doctor or nutritionist about changing your diet.
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Great Ways to Help Diabetes Prevention with Maple Syrup
This is good news for people who are looking for healthy foods against cancer and diabetes. According to latest studies, your everyday maple syrup has a very strong potential in reducing the risk of diabetes and is very effective in slowing down the growth of cancer cells. The syrup holds the key in controlling these degenerative diseases.
Research on maple syrup shows that it has thirteen previously unknown antioxidant substances. These substances were only discovered recently by US researchers. According to the study, the active antioxidants of maple syrup are the key elements in controlling diabetes and cancer cells growth. Maple syrup is also effective in fighting infections.
The Anti-diabetes Properties of Maple Syrup
Maple syrup has high concentrations of phytohormone and abscisic acid. These properties can serve as your natural defense against diabetes and metabolic syndrome. They are capable of encouraging the release of insulin through the pancreatic cells. They are also capable of enhancing insulin sensitivity of fat cells. The study on maple syrup and its effects or impact on diabetes has been revealed before the American Chemical Society in San Francisco.
The Anti Cancer Potential of Maple Syrup
A study by researchers at the Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, implies that maple syrup can be more effective than broccoli, blueberries, carrots and tomatoes in significantly slowing cancerous cell growth in the brain, prostate, lungs and somewhat less significantly in the breast.
Your Tasty Alternative to Fight Cancer and Diabetes
Maple syrup can serve as your tasty alternative in fighting cancer and diabetes. There are many anti cancer foods today like blueberries, tomatoes, broccoli, and carrots. However, recent studies have shown that maple syrup is more effective against cancer compared to other anti cancer foods.
Laboratory testing results also show that the syrup is more potent compared to the maple sap. It is also ideal to use the pure dark syrup rather than the lighter syrup. Dark syrup has high color oxidation.
This is the reason why darker maple syrup should be preferred. So if you want a better alternative to fight cancer and diabetes, then your favorite maple syrup is a good option.
Reference: Journal of medicinal food. 01/02/2010; ISSN: 1557-7600, OI: 10.1089/jmf.2009.0029
About the Author – Sandy W. Harris writes for the diabetic candy recipes blog, her personal hobby website focused on healthy recipes ideas to prevent, cure and manage diabetes.
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