Health Benefits
Apples are a fruit rich in antioxidants and a good source of fiber. Quercetin, an antioxidant found in apples, may inhibit lung cancer. Pectin, found in apples, helps treat diarrhea and constipation by adding bulk to the stool. Other benefits being studied include treatments for diabetes and heart disease, lowering blood pressure and LDL levels, reducing risks of Alzheimer’s, and decreasing bone fractures.
Apple seeds should never be eaten. They contain the poison cyanide.
Let’s not forget the peel. The apple peel contains ursolic acid, a chemical that may prevent muscle wasting.
There may be some truth to “An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away”.
Apples: From Farm to Table
Recipe: Baked Sliced Apples
Yield: 2 servings
2 Apples, cored and sliced
1 Tbsp Lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 cup Lemon-Lime Soda, diet
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
1/2 cup Bran Flakes
1/2 cup Applesauce, unsweetened
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a mixing bowl, combine apples, lemon juice, vanilla, and lemon-lime soda. Toss to combine.
2 Layer sliced apples in a baking pan.
3 Combine cinnamon, bran flakes, and applesauce. Place mixture over apples.
4. Bake for 45 minutes or until apples are tender.
5. Serve with low-fat vanilla yogurt or ice cream.
References and Resources
1. U.S. Apple Association
2. Healthy Apple Recipes to Keep You Warm & Cozy This Fall, EatingWell
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