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Sappy. Sweet. A natural source of energy paired with plant nutrients. We're talking about 100% Pure Maple Syrup from Canada. Now more than ever there are so many choices for sweeteners. Pure maple syrup from Canada is a sweetener that, when consumed in moderation, can be part of a healthy diet. It is naturally sourced, derived directly from the maple tree's sap. When tapped, the sap brings with it vitamins and minerals directly from the tree, plus 67 bioactive compounds including Quebecol, which is unique to maple syrup and found nowhere else in nature. On Monday, May 17, 2021, from 12–1 pm ET, join researchers Navindra Seeram, PhD, and Jonathan Tremblay, PhD, as they break down the science of these compounds and their potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunity boosting properties. They will also explore emerging research on pure maple syrup and maple products, as a viable source of energy during prolonged exercise in human subjects. Dietitian Elana Natker, MS, RD, will then provide culinary inspiration for ways to incorporate maple syrup into menus and eating plans for everyone, in alignment with current dietary guidelines. Learning Objectives After completing this activity, nutrition professionals will be better able to:
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About Our Presenters Dr. Seeram has co-authored over 190 original peer-reviewed research articles, 10 review-type articles, 17 book chapters, and 7 international patents. He has co-edited 3 books and is the founding editor of the Clinical Pharmacognosy book series published by CRC Press/Taylor and Francis. He serves on the advisory board of the American Botanical Council and on the editorial advisory boards of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, ACS Food Science and Technology, and the Journal of Berry Research. He was the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Service Award and 2009 Young Scientist Award from the Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry of the American Chemical Society and the 2017 Chair of that Division. He is among the most highly cited scientists in Agricultural Sciences by Thomson Reuters from 2014–2019 (based on Web of Science indexed citations) and is regularly quoted in the media and popular press about medicinal plant foods. Dr. Seeram did his doctoral and postdoctoral studies at the University of the West Indies (in Jamaica) and at Michigan State University (MI, USA), respectively. From 2010 to 2014, he also served as the Director of Sport Science for the Institut National du Sport du Québec, where he built a sport science team, along with labs and training facilities, in a multisport environment. More recently, he joined IVADO, a group of Montreal data scientists using machine learning and artificial intelligence to tackle various complex issues in health and sport. |
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About Our Sponsor Disclosures Navindra Seeram, PhD, serves on the scientific advisory boards for the Quebec Maple Syrup Producers (QMSP), Alluvion Brands LLC., and Amazentis SA, and on the editorial board of Herbalife Nutrition Institute. Relevant to this program, he is the Principal Investigator for several research grants to investigate the chemical constituents and biological effects of maple products received from both the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture and QMSP to the University of Rhode Island as well as from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Acer Access and Development Program for the market promotion of maple syrup and sap/water products. He certifies that no conflict of interest exists for this program. Jonathan Tremblay, PhD, has the following relevant disclosures to report: he has received research and consultation funding from the Quebec Maple Syrup Producers and Agriculture Canada. He is a consultant for the Montreal Canadiens, the Canadian Tennis Association, Ski Quebec Alpin, and the Quebec Cycling Federation. He certifies that no conflict of interest exists for this program. Elana Natker, MS, RD, is a consultant to the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s, Quebec Maple Syrup Producers, US Highbush Blueberry Council, Food Industry Environmental Network, and Bush's Beans. She certifies that no conflict of interest exists for this program. She certifies that no conflict of interest exists for this program. View our disclosure policy. |