You always knew that maple syrup was good for you, right? Recent research indicates that this might indeed be true. A researcher at the University of Rhode Island's College of Pharmacy has found numerous anti-oxidant compounds in maple syrup:
URI pharmacy researcher finds beneficial compounds in pure maple syrup
Click here for the scientific abstract. The research used Canadian maple syrup, but I'm sure that maple syrup from Vermont, New Hampshire and New York has the same benefits!