Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Coconut Sugar vs Maple Syrup: Which Sweetener Is Better?
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on Oct 04 2026
Two jars, one amber and one granular, both sold as the gentler sweetener. Coconut sugar sits near 35 on the glycemic index, maple syrup near 54 and cane sugar about 65, but only maple syrup supplies a measurable share of manganese and riboflavin. Here is how they compare, and how to choose.
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
What Is Allulose? The Sugar That Doesn't Count as Sugar
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on Sep 22 2026
Some "zero sugar" labels refuse to add up: 15 grams of carbohydrate, 0 grams of sugar, and a sugar sitting in the ingredient list. Allulose is usually the reason. It is a rare sugar the body absorbs but barely uses, counted at 0.4 calories per gram instead of 4.0, and allowed off the sugar line entirely. Here is how it works, and the dose where it stops being comfortable.
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Are Sugar Alcohols Bad for You? What the Research Shows
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on Jun 16 2026
Sugar alcohols built a category on the promise of zero-calorie sweetness with no metabolic cost. Most cause gastrointestinal (GI) issues at modest doses, and 2023 to 2024 research has linked erythritol and xylitol to elevated cardiovascular risk. Here is what the science actually says.
