The days of being afraid of maple syrup might be behind us. Of course, we are talking about the real stuff not the high fructose synthetic slop.

There is no shortage of real and delicious maple syrup in this area. There is even a festival dedicated to it every year.

Maple syrup may play a big part in preventing brain diseases like Alzheimer's and other dementias, a new University of Toronto study shows. Compounds in the syrup can prevent proteins in our neurons from clumping to form dangerous plaque linked to brain disorders, researchers say. The data echo other recent findings on the subject. (Men's Fitness)

I think it's time to invent a maple pizza!

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