Is Honey / maple syrup good for you?
Honey / maple syrup is a sweetener. It has about 82 g net carbs and 0.3 g protein per 100 g. Here's how Susta judges it — and why the answer changes with your goal.
Honey / maple syrup: verdict by goal
The details
Blood sugar: 'Natural', but still concentrated sugar that spikes glucose much like table sugar. Avoid for a blood-sugar reset; use stevia/monk fruit if you need sweetness.
How to choose: Raw honey / pure maple if used at all — but not on a reset.
How to use it: Swap to a non-nutritive sweetener while resetting glucose.
How to store: Pantry.
Sensible portion: avoid, rarely
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Susta gives general wellness information graded by evidence — not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and never medication advice. Verdicts are tuned to a chosen goal and may differ for you. Talk to your clinician about your health.