Is Maple Syrup Healthy? Interview on The Weather Network
Is Maple Syrup Healthy?
Since Maple Syrup is a plant product (made from trees), it is rich in antioxidants which reduce damage due to oxygen in the body.
100% pure Maple syrup from Quebec has 67 different polyphenols, nine of which are unique to it. One of these polyphenols, called Quebecol, is naturally produced when the sap is boiled to become Maple Syrup. In vitro studies have even shown that maple syrup may protect you from cancer (*In test tube studies, this has not been proven in human trials.)
Let’s take a look at what’s in a serving of maple syrup:
2 TBS Maple Syrup:
26 grams of sugar
35%* Manganese (helps the body form connective tissue, bones, blood clotting factors, and sex hormones. It also plays a role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption, and blood sugar regulation.)
15%* Riboflavin B2 (a key component of coenzymes involved with the growth of cells, energy production, and the breakdown of fats, steroids, and medications.)
8%* Copper (making energy, connective tissues, and blood vessels. Copper also helps maintain the nervous and immune systems, and activates genes)
2%* Calcium
2%* Potassium
2% Thiamine
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
So, should you add maple syrup to your diet because of this?
Unfortunately, no. It is still a very concentrated source of sugar, and calorie for calorie is a very poor source of nutrients compared to whole foods like vegetables, fruits, and unprocessed animal foods. But, if you’re going to use sugar in a recipe, you might as well substitute in maple syrup since it’s slightly better for you than refined sugar….and it tastes amazing!
As with most things, moderation is the key here 🙂
CFRA Interview- How to Save Money at the Grocery Store while Still Eating Healthy (free guide included!)
Last week, we were live on CFRA radio sharing tips and tricks to save money at the grocery store while still eating healthy! Our clients often mention this topic, especially with the rise in food costs – it’s getting crazy! We all have good intentions, we want to eat well and take care of ourselves, but some items’ prices are beyond affordable.
You can listen to the segment here- https://www.iheartradio.ca/580-cfra/site-search-local-7.15195509?searchField=rachel%20caven
To support our Caven community, we decided to compile our tips and tricks into a one-stop-shop list for you to download and refer to when planning your trip to the grocery store!
Grab your FREE guide below!
How to Store Food so it Lasts Longer on CTV Morning Live
Rachel joined Rosey on CTV Morning Live Ottawa to share tips on washing and storing produce properly to keep it fresh for longer!
(Plus, what should really go in the fridge drawers?!😉)
And get our FREE Storage Food Guide!
If you missed the live segment, not to worry! Watch the recording here:
https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2618777
XL Legal Podcast with Rachel Caven
“Every time we take something into our mouth, we have the ability to either increase or decrease our health.” – Rachel Caven
Rachel Caven joined Shelley Appleby-Ostroff on her podcast ‘XL Legal” to discuss “Healthy Eating for Busy Lawyers”.
Use the link below to listen in and learn a ton of nutrition tips and tricks for busy people:
www.exellegal.com/healthy-eating-for-busy-lawyers-with-rachel-caven/
The Effect of Processed Foods on Mental Health, Interview on CFRA Radio
A new study came out recently analyzing how eating processed foods affects mental health. Rachel was interviewed on CFRA Radio on how processed foods affect the brain, and what to do instead.
Catch the segment here- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ixX1ioyZ-ToU2FLC-SeDYDjEbnnt6uD5/view?usp=sharing
Here’s the link to the study- https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/public-health-nutrition/article/crosssectional-examination-of-ultraprocessed-food-consumption-and-adverse-mental-health-symptoms/CD2C496A199CAB4A9056C00DB5F8AFDE