The temperature is dropping and the leaves are changing. It must be Fall! One of the best parts of the season is the abundance of apples. With over 2,500 varieties of apples grown in the United States, there are so many choices. Some popular varieties include McIntosh, Gala, Empire, Honeycrisp, and Red Delicious. From sweet to sour to tart, fall is when apples are fresh and in-season making it the perfect time to incorporate them into your diet.
A popular saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. In fact, apples are truly healthy. Apples contain antioxidants such as Vitamin C which may help reduce the risk of developing cancer, hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. They also contain dietary fiber which can help lower your cholesterol. Overall, apples are heart-healthy and fat-free, making them a great sweet treat to enjoy.
Fresh apples are a tasty addition to any diet. There are also many healthy and delicious ways to incorporate apples into cooking.
Here are just a few healthy ways apples can be prepared. Click the name to access a recipe.
Other ways to prepare include apple chips, inclusion into a vegetable stir fry, sautéed apples, and applesauce.
Comment below with your favorite way to eat apples!
