Did any of the responders, particularly the nay sayers, actually read the article? A few quotes from the article about the poopooed nutrient content of blackstrap molasses:
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Blackstrap molasses is an excellent source of the antioxidant manganese, providing about 27.5% the DV per tablespoon.
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Just one tablespoon of blackstrap molasses provides nearly 20% of the DV of iron.
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One tablespoon of blackstrap molasses provides about 14.5% the DV of potassium.
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Just one tablespoon will provide over 17% the DV of calcium.
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Blackstrap molasses is a good source of selenium, providing about 5% of the DV per tablespoon.
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One tablespoon of blackstrap molasses provides 7.5% the DV of vitamin B6.
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Blackstrap molasses can sweeten food without many of the negative side effects of regular sugar and artificial sweeteners. It is very low on the glycemic index and appears to be a healthier option for diabetic and pre-diabetic people, requiring very little insulin production and altering blood sugar levels far less than regular cane sugar.
So let's see...one tablespoon of blackstrap molasses gives you 27.5% DV of manganese, 20% DV of iron, 14.5% DV of potassium, 17% DV of calcium, 5% DV of selenium, 7.5% of B6, and is very low on the glycemic index. Yup, sounds like "mostly sugar, with the concentrated dirt and insect bits" to me!
True, it's not the best written health article and they were pretty repetitious in order to get 15 health benefits, but it has definitely piqued my interest.