The orchards are overflowing here on the East Coast. Apples fill the trees and the ground is covered with the ones that have fallen. This past weekend I spent the afternoon picking apples in the Catskills. I loved watching all the people eagerly reaching into the trees, pulling the fruits and filling their bags. We left the orchard with 20 pounds of apples, apple juice, and three spiced apple doughnuts! What makes apples so wonderful besides their crunch and delicious flavor? Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?
They just may! Apples contain a flavanoid called Phloridzin which increases bone density and may help protect post menopausal women against osteoporosis. Apples have been proven to assist in weight loss and lower cholesterol, and lower your risk of some cancers. A study done at Cornell discovered that quercetin, found in apples may protect against Alzheimers by warding off free radical damage in the brain. Apples also promote detox in the body and are a great choice for breakfast. They give the body energy, help whiten teeth and provide the body with vitamins.
Turn your apples into:
A dessert of apple crisp, pie, turnovers
Dried apple rings
Butter
Sauce
An alcoholic beverage (takes a few months)
Simple snack of apple and peanut butter
If you have any questions about the benefits of apples or would like information on recipes please contact me at gillianmelia@gmail.com. If you would like to be added to my newsletter please send an email.
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sore throat is not a lot of fun its just uncomfortable and difficult to swallow.
ReplyDeleteusually, i would take the Nim Jiom Cough Syrup (www.geocities.jp/ninjiom_hong_kong/index_e.htm ) which has a thick consistency formulation. it coats the throat and includes herbs that are particularly good for that application.
i hope it works on you as well.