It’s Apple Time!

Is it true that an apple a day may help keep the doctor away? Yes, it certainly is true. There are many health benefits from eating apples.

Apples are a good source of fiber. Pectin a source of soluble fiber helps to prevent cholesterol build up in blood vessel walls. The insoluble fiber is like a cleanser for your intestinal tract holding water and moving food through the digestive system. Insoluble fiber can be found in the skin so don’t cut it off.

Apples also contain many vitamins and minerals. Eat your apples with the skin on because almost half of their Vitamin C is found just below the skin.

Apples also contain Anti-oxidants which may help fight off diseases such as cancer.

Top ten Reasons to Eat Apples

Apples are a perfect portable snack food.
Apples are fat and cholesterol free
Apples are sodium free
Apples contain antioxidants which may help fight off diseases
Apples are a great source of dietary fiber
Apples can strengthen lung function
Apples contain many vitamins and minerals
Apples come in hundreds of varieties
Apples are low in calories
Apples have no artificial colors or flavors

Waldorf Salad

1- 1/2 cups cut up apples, leave the skins on
Use two different colors for interest
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup chopped celery
6 oz. vanilla low-fat yogurt (may use low-fat mayo, low-fat miracle whip, or other low-fat salad dressing)
Mix together in a bowl; chill for a couple of hours.
Serve as a side dish or dessert.
Makes 2 -1 cup servings.
Per serving:
Calories: 250
Fat: 11 grams "good" fat
Dietary fiber: 6 grams

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