Question 1

are organic maple syrup & honey fattening? or are they healthy b/c they are natural sugars?

Accepted Answer

Fattening: Too much of a good thing is no good for anybody.

If you enjoy the food, don't get sick, and do not have diabetes I can't think of a reason you should change your habits.

Question 2

i just ate waffles w/ new maple syrup i've never tried, & it was too sweet.i noticed it has 53g of sugars! we never eat that much sugar! will i be ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes, of course: Sugar is not poisonous. It is constant intake of it that does not do you any good.

Question 3

does sugar-free maple syrup break down teeth?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't: Sugar free maple syrup is a concoction of chemicals, and since there is no natural sugars in it, it should not contribule to bacterial acid production.

Question 4

is it normal for sugar from fruit not to speed up my heart rate but processed sugar say ice cream, yogurt, maple syrup, cake etc to make it 90-105?

Accepted Answer

Glucose vs fructose: Glucose can raise blood sugar more than fructose, but often it's a sign of other things. Have you been checked for diabetes?

Question 5

for the last few months ive noticed that the palms of my hands smell like maple syrup. its only sometimes and usually only in the evening. ive noticed it maybe a dozen times. i tested my blood sugar levels and they are normal. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

: Maple syrup urine disease can be present in infants and children as autosomal recessive inherited disease. Deficiency in the activity of the branched chain alpha keto acid dehydrogenase complex can rarely diagnosed in adults when they develop same disease by mutation in the enzyme. Please see your doctor for diagnosis, diet, and genetic counseling. Hope it helps.

Question 6

syrup and honey are making my throat swell up. had ibs like symptoms for a year and a half every gi test is normal. sugar allergy?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Proteins typically cause allergic reactions, and not sugars. I'm the case of syrup and honey, it could be oral allergy syndrome. This is a cross-reaction between pollens and foods that causes mout itching, minor throat discomfort. It does not lead to anaphylaxis, however. Hope this helps.

Question 7

is honey healthier for coffee than sugar?

Accepted Answer

No.: Simple carbs with equal glycemic impact.  Why does coffee need sugar?

Question 8

can a person with cll use sugar and/or honey?

Accepted Answer

Certainly: Sugar & honey when used in moderation can be a part of a healthy diet. Restrictions might be needed for diabetics. A large study is being planned to determine how restriction of carbohydrates and sugars may affect treatment of certain cancers. There is no data how this can affect lymphomas or leukemias like cll.

Question 9

is it true that using natural sweeteners like honey is the same as cane sugar?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Whether it is natural sugar or high fructose corn syrup, if it has calories it is sugar.

Question 10

is it true that honey really good for you, or is it just a healthy, natural alternative to sugar?

Accepted Answer

Sugar substitute: Honey is higher in glucose than cane sugar and therefore has less fructose.  It has a different taste which many prefer.  It is a useful alternative and probably is slightly healthier on a calorie equivalent basis than regular sugar.

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Are organic maple syrup & honey fattening? or are they healthy b/c they are natural sugars?

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I just ate waffles w/ new maple syrup i've never tried, & it was too sweet.i noticed it has 53g of sugars! we never eat that much sugar! will i be ok?

A member asked:

Does sugar-free maple syrup break down teeth?

A member asked:

Is it normal for sugar from fruit not to speed up my heart rate but processed sugar say ice cream, yogurt, maple syrup, cake etc to make it 90-105?

A member asked:

For the last few months ive noticed that the palms of my hands smell like maple syrup. its only sometimes and usually only in the evening. ive noticed it maybe a dozen times. i tested my blood sugar levels and they are normal. what could it be?

A member asked:

Syrup and honey are making my throat swell up. had ibs like symptoms for a year and a half every gi test is normal. sugar allergy?

A member asked:

Is honey healthier for coffee than sugar?

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Can a person with cll use sugar and/or honey?

A member asked:

Is it true that using natural sweeteners like honey is the same as cane sugar?

A member asked:

Is it true that honey really good for you, or is it just a healthy, natural alternative to sugar?

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