I love using maple syrup. It's sweet, has a unique flavor, and is full of vitamins and minerals. However, maple syrup does not contain any fiber and therefore does spike your blood sugar more than some other natural sweeteners. However, it is still far better than cane sugar or brown sugar. If you are watching your blood sugar, or just generally stay away from maple syrup, there are other options out there. My two favorite natural sweeteners are date syrup and yacon syrup. They're super sweet and they contain fiber (as well as vitamins and minerals). This means that there is less of a blood sugar spike when you eat them. They're a bit more expensive but totally worth it!