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Thursday, January 12, 2012

An Apple A Day Does NOT Keep The Doctor Away

An Apple A Day No Longer Keeps The Doctor Away:

The problem: If fall fruits held a "most doused in pesticides contest," apples would win. Why? They are individually grafted (descended from a single tree) so that each variety maintains its distinctive flavor. As such, apples don't develop resistance to pests and are sprayed frequently. The industry maintains that these residues are not harmful. It's just common sense to minimize exposure by avoiding the most doused produce, like apples. "Farm workers have higher rates of many cancers,". And increasing numbers of studies are starting to link a higher body burden of pesticides (from all sources) with Parkinson's disease.

The solution: Buy organic apples.

Budget tip: If you can't afford organic, be sure to wash and peel them. But Kastel personally refuses to compromise. "I would rather see the trade-off being that I don't buy that expensive electronic gadget," he says. "Just a few of these decisions will accommodate an organic diet for a family."

Sunday, October 17, 2010

AN APPLE A DAY DOES WHAT?

Remember, as a child, your mom saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" I do but I never cared much for the taste of apples. They were hard to bite into, usually cold which I never did understand... God grew them warm. Why do we make them cold? Hmmmm. Anyway, as it turns out, an apple a day is really good for you because it helps keep you healthy by adding to your intake of fresh fruit each day.
I've found more information on this topic and think you'll be interested reading about it too. Visit the link below to see what I'm talking about.
Happy and Healthy Eating To You All.
Steve and Kim

Here is the LINK. Click on it now.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Caramel Apple Salad

Image via Wikipedia

Salads are always a refreshing addition to a meal. Here's one that will tickle your taste buds and put a smile on your face.

INGREDIENTS:
1 package 3 3/8 ounce instant fat-free butterscotch pudding.
8 ounce tub of fat-free Cool Whip.
8 ounce can of crushed pineapple with juice.
1 cup of mini marshmallows.
3 cups of chopped apples with peeling.
1 cup of dry roasted peanuts.

PREPARATION:
Mix the dry pudding, Cool Whip, pineapple and juice until it is well blended.
Stir in the remaining ingredients except the nuts. Refrigerate. Mix in the peanuts just before serving.

If you'd like more information about using whole foods in your diet go to our web-site
HERE. Look at everything there and especially the tabs of "what experts say" and "related info."
You'll learn everything you need to make a wise decision in your daily diet planning and fruit, vegetable and whole food requirements.
See you again soon.
Steve and Kim.