Grade B maple syrup is one of the essential ingredients in the Master Cleanse diet recipe - but what is grade B maple syrup and why is it so good at helping you lose weight and detoxify your body?
Is Grade A better than Grade B?
Well you would think so wouldn't you? But it is more a matter of taste than anything else. Grade A, which is is produced early in the season and is also referred to as Light Amber, has a milder taste, whereas Grade B which is produced later in the season and is know as Medium Amber has a stronger taste.
Where does Maple Syrup come from?
It is actually the sap from maple trees, it rises up through the tree in spring and is tapped then concentrated. The majority of maple syrup comes from Quebec, Canada with the USA being the next largest producer.
Health Benefits of Maple Syrup
This natural sweetener contains many vitamins such as niacin, biotin, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, iron, thiamine, zinc, copper, and vitamins B2, B5 and B6. One serving of the syrup gives us 42% of our RDA of zinc, an anti oxidant that neutralises free radicals helping us to heal, fight aging and combat disease.
Master Cleanse Recipe
The recipe includes maple syrup, lemon juice, cayenne pepper and filtered water. The syrup is one of very few unprocessed sugars that provide energy and vitamins and minerals. You can make the drink up in batches that can last you all day - but make sure you keep it refrigerated until you need it.
Master Cleanse Results
The Master Cleanse diet takes just ten days and you can lose up to one pound a day. And not only do you lose weight, your body is totally detoxified. You will lose mucus and plaque from your colon leaving your body healthy and full of energy.
