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Fall 2007
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Stacie Haaga, RD
Director, Consumer Health and Education
Email: Shaaga@usapple.org
Web: www.USApple.org
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Apple Anecdotes |
...Looking
to increase your fruit consumption? All forms count when it comes to
apples and getting your recommended 2 cups of fruit each day. So what
counts as 1 cup?
1/2 of a large apple, 1 small apple, 1 cup
sliced raw or cooked apple, 1/2 cup of dried apples and 1 cup of 100%
apple juice all count as 1 cup of fruit.
...According to industry insiders, the 2007 apple crop will likely rank
as the eighteenth largest apple crop in U.S. history. An estimated 221
million bushels are expected to be harvested. While favorites like
Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, and Gala persist, other tasty
varieties like the Honeycrisp, McIntosh and Braeburn are growing in
numbers. Consider trying a variety that you haven't tried before... you
may just find a new favorite!
..."It's as American as apple pie!" Ever wonder just how American apple
pie is? Althought British cookbooks dated as early as 1615 featured
recipes for apple pie it was the early colonists in America that took
the apple pie to new heights, often serving it as the main dish at
suppertime. While the early English recipes are very similar to the pie
recipes we know (and love!) today, this dish has become the
quintessential American food.
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Dear AAAD Readers...
It's official! An Apple A Day
health e-newsletter is in a new, email-friendly format. You will find
all the latest apple health information, recipes and fun facts in your
inbox - just follow the links and read more about the many reasons to
eat apples and apple products!
We hope you enjoy reading this issue of An Apple A Day! Visit our web site at www.USApple.org for more information.
Regards,
Stacie Haaga, RD
USApple Director, Consumer Health and Education
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"Mmm, Phytonutrients: New Respect for a Humble Juice" Reports WSJ
A recent article in The Wall Street Journal
addresses myths about apple juice and highlights its health benefits.
Find out why parents and pediatricians should take a second look at the
juice kids love to drink, and why adults should consider pouring a
glass for themselves!Read More
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New Research Suggests Apple Reduce Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Eating
flavonol-rich foods like apples may help reduce the risk of pancreatic
cancer, says a team of international researchers. Quercetin, found
mainly in apples and onions, has been identified as one of the most
beneficial flavonols in preventing and reducing the risk of pancreatic
cancer.
Read More
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Enjoy the Harvest Year-round: Tips and Tricks for Storing Apples
It's
apple season! Looking for ways to preserve the bounty of apples? Find
out our tips and tricks for selecting, prepping and storing apples.
Read More
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The Peel May Be At the Core of Apple Health Benefits
It's
no secret that apples have historically played an important role in
maintaining a healthful lifestyle. But what is it about the apple that
keeps the doctor away"? Scientists in the Department of Food Science at
Cornell University have concluded that the peel may, in large part,
account for the potential cancer-fighting capabilities of apples.
Read more
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New Apple Recipes Spice Things Up in the Kitchen!
Looking for new ways to use apples in your cooking? Try one of these delicioso
Latin American-inspired apple recipes created by Chef Alexandra Lopez!
Five new recipes with photos are available in English and Spanish.
View Recipes
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Fruits and Vegetables Recommended For Cancer Prevention, Says Report
American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) recently released its report, Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective. The
report is the most comprehensive ever published on the evidence linking
cancer to diet, physical activity and weight. The report includes
10 recommendations for cancer prevention which include increased
consumption of fruits, like apples, and vegetables because of "the pack
a double whammy against cancer...evidence indicates they help reduce
cancer risk on their own, and as low-energy-dense foods, they help
maintain a healthy weight, which the evidence shows has a big influence
on cancer risk."
View Report
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