Verywell Health on MSN

Maple syrup vs. sugar: Which sweetener is better for blood sugar and nutrition?

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways Maple syrup has a lower glycemic index than sugar, making it a ...
Health on MSN

Is maple syrup really better for you than sugar?

Maple syrup is unrefined and retains nutrients like minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that are not found in white ...
MinnPost

Maple sugaring’s roots with the Ojibwe people run deep

MinnPost’s reporters work hard to bring you news about what’s happening in MN. Your tax-deductible donation today will show your support of our journalists and keep our stories paywall-free. Ojibwe ...
St. Cloud Times

Maple sugar and its connection to abolishing slavery

An important anniversary recently passed with little fanfare. On the last day of January in 1865 — 150 years ago — Congress passed the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which ...
Simply Recipes on MSN

This Is Hands-Down the Best Maple Syrup, According to a Canadian Chef

Chef Zachary Resnick is a fellow Canuck and lifelong maple syrup enthusiast, and he didn’t hesitate when I asked him to share ...
Lansing State Journal

It's maple syrup season. Here's where to see the process in action

Maple sugaring season has begun in Michigan, offering residents a chance to see how sap is harvested and turned into syrup. Michigan ranks fifth in the nation for maple syrup production, with hundreds ...
Amherst Bulletin

‘Maple syrup is a labor of love’: Local maple makers reveal the sticky science behind their award-winning success

A tenth of a degree makes a difference when it comes to the taste and texture of his award-winning maple cream, just ask ...
NPR

Climate Change Could Mean Less Maple Syrup For Your Pancakes

Maple syrup might be ubiquitous in pantries and pancake houses now, but new research suggests that might not always be the case. Climate change could eventually render the sticky stuff extinct. A ...