Consumption
After its been packaged or processed and shipped its best part. That’s when you get to eat it!
There seems to be some truth to the adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”!
There are a multitude of reasons why apples are a healthy eating choice. Apples are extremely high in pectin – a soluble fibre – and are packed with flavonoids such as quercetin. Flavonoids are compounds that help give the colorful pigment to fruits and vegetables and research suggest that they may assist with reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, asthma, and Type-2 diabetes.
Ever Wonder Why Your Apples Turn Brown?
In this video Growing Chefs! Ontario goes through why your apples turn brown and how to prevent browning!
Click on the link below to conduct your own apple oxidation experiment!
Nutrition Facts Of An Apple
Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity also recommends eating a variety of healthy foods each day with half your plate being fruits and vegetables. Did you know that one serving of fruit equals one medium sized apple? It is very easy to maintain a healthy lifestyle when you include an apple (or more!) a day.
Healthy eating tips
Eat an apple 15 minutes before your biggest meal. The apple is filled with fibre and water, which will make you feel satiated sooner. As a result you will end up consuming fewer calories.
When making baked goods which call for the use of oil, substitute half the oil with applesauce. There will be fewer calories and no difference in taste.
How do I use different varieties?
The chart to the left goes through the different varieties of apples that are grown right here in Ontario and what they are best used for. Some Apples are better for eating and some are better for baking or preparing into other great dishes.
FUN FACT!
Latest health related apple research indicates that apples may reduce the risk of:
neuro-degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease
heart disease and high cholesterol
breast cancer
colon cancer
prostate cancer
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Strange Combinations
Have you ever tried a strange combination of flavours that you wouldn’t think would go together, but they taste amazing?
In this video Growing Chefs! Ontario will explain why they do and show you how to make a tasty Apple Cheddar Fondue!
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