Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Is maple syrup the new athletic superfuel?

A low glycemic index, numerous antioxidants and high mineral content make for an appealing energy source for athletes, prompting one legendary Vermont ski family to take a chance on the gooey delight as the next big performance booster

Winter is finally lifting across the US north-east. For Vermont, that means an end to a bitterly deep freeze – and the annual start to maple sugaring season.

At Slopeside Syrup, in Richmond, the trees are tapped and the anticipation is palpable. The company began making syrup a few years ago, but this will be its first full season with a new product: UnTapped.

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