"Maple syrup is a good source of manganese, which is important for bone health and metabolism. It also contains small amounts of other minerals such as iron , potassium and zinc ," says Messer.

Whether you use just a bit on oatmeal or French toast or pour it on a bowlful of spaghetti like a certain Christmas elf, nearly all of us enjoy the taste and sweetness of syrup.

IT’S one of the most famous Christmas film scenes – when Buddy the Elf pours maple syrup over spaghetti. He explains it’s one of his four main food groups, along with candy, candy… ...

Will Ferrell's character, Buddy, in the 2003 Christmas classic Elf justified drowning a plate of spaghetti in maple syrup because, he said, it was one of his four main food groups: candy, candy ...

"Maple syrup is a good source of manganese, which is important for bone health and metabolism. It also contains small amounts of other minerals such as iron , potassium and zinc ," says Messer.

The Scopinich family of Seaford began a new holiday tradition last year. Mom Danielle, 40, recreates Buddy the Elf’s breakfast from the 2003 Christmas comedy “Elf” for her 10-year-old ...

No plate of waffles or stack of pancakes would be complete without a side of maple syrup. Whether you use just a bit on oatmeal or French toast or pour it on a bowlful of spaghetti like a certain ...

Whether you use just a bit on oatmeal or French toast or pour it on a bowlful of spaghetti like a certain Christmas elf, nearly all of us enjoy the taste and sweetness of syrup.