Maureen McGarry

HEALTH BENEFITS There are approx. 450 mg of phytochemicals in apples- including phenolic compounds, vitamin C, and flavonoids There are approx. 450 mg of phytochemicals in apples- including phenolic compounds, vitamin C, and flavonoids These antioxidant phytonutrients help reduce LDL cholesterol-to help prevent heart disease These antioxidant phytonutrients help reduce LDL cholesterol-to help prevent heart disease Phytonutrients help slow colon cancer growth & reduce the risk of thrombotic strokes Phytonutrients help slow colon cancer growth & reduce the risk of thrombotic strokes Quercetin, a flavonoid, found in apples helps reduce the risk of lung cancer by 50% Quercetin, a flavonoid, found in apples helps reduce the risk of lung cancer by 50% Quercetin, has been shown to help protect the brain from neurodegenerative disease, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Quercetin, has been shown to help protect the brain from neurodegenerative disease, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Antioxidants found help protect nerve cells and can improve lung capacity and functioning Antioxidants found help protect nerve cells and can improve lung capacity and functioning They can also help prevent cancer by eliminating cell- damaging free radicals from the body and preventing the production of the reactive substances that can damage normal cells They can also help prevent cancer by eliminating cell- damaging free radicals from the body and preventing the production of the reactive substances that can damage normal cells

Nutrition Facts: Serving Size……………………………………………………..1 apple** Calories…………………………………………………………..80 Calories from fat…………………………………………………0 Carbohydrate…………………………………………………….18gFat…………………………………………………………………0g Dietary Fiber……………………………………………………..5g Cholesterol……………………………………………………….0mgSodium……………………………………………………………0mgPotassium………………………………………………………170mg **a serving is also: 6 ounces of apple juice 1 cup of applesauce 1 cup of applesauce

cont’d. Apples contain both soluble and insoluble fiber : Apples contain both soluble and insoluble fiber : *soluble fiber helps prevent cholesterol buildup in the lining of the walls of blood vessels, which reduces the risks of heart disease and atherosclerosis *soluble fiber helps prevent cholesterol buildup in the lining of the walls of blood vessels, which reduces the risks of heart disease and atherosclerosis *insoluble fiber provides bulk in the intestinal tract, which holds water, that can cleanse and move food quickly through the digestive system *insoluble fiber provides bulk in the intestinal tract, which holds water, that can cleanse and move food quickly through the digestive system Apples are good source of pectin Apples are good source of pectin Apples are also great sources of calcium, phosphorus magnesium, iron, potassium and folate Apples are also great sources of calcium, phosphorus magnesium, iron, potassium and folate They can help suppress hunger because of the fiber and nutrients they contain They can help suppress hunger because of the fiber and nutrients they contain Apples are nutrient dense and always a healthy choice!!! Apples are nutrient dense and always a healthy choice!!!

1. For your heart: Apples contain phytonutrients, which are found to help fight LDL cholesterol 2. For your bones: Apples contain boron, an essential trace element, which is shown to strengthen bones and help fight osteoporosis 3. For your diet: Apples are a great-tasting, fat-free, energy-boosting grab-on-the go snack 4. For your lungs: Apples can help lower the risk of lung cancer, as well as, strengthen lung function 5. For your digestion: Apples provide 1/5 of the recommended daily intake of fiber, about as much as a serving of bran cereal!!

How Do You Like Them Apples?! There are 7500 varieties of apples grown around the world There are 7500 varieties of apples grown around the world 2500, of which, are grown in the United States 2500, of which, are grown in the United States Apples come in all shades of red, green and yellow Apples come in all shades of red, green and yellow Apples are grown in all 50 states-the top apple producing states are New York, California, Virginia, Washington and Michigan Apples are grown in all 50 states-the top apple producing states are New York, California, Virginia, Washington and Michigan Apples are a member of the rose family-the science of apple growing is referred to as pomology Apples are a member of the rose family-the science of apple growing is referred to as pomology It takes a tree 4-5 years to produce it’s apples It takes a tree 4-5 years to produce it’s apples The apple tree originated in a region between the Caspian and Black Sea and were a favorite of the ancient Greeks and Romans The apple tree originated in a region between the Caspian and Black Sea and were a favorite of the ancient Greeks and Romans Apples are the second most valuable fruit grown in the U.S. Apples are the second most valuable fruit grown in the U.S. In 2001, Americans ate approximately 45.2 pounds of fresh apples and processed apple products In 2001, Americans ate approximately 45.2 pounds of fresh apples and processed apple products Apples can float-25% of their volume is air Apples can float-25% of their volume is air

In a large bowl, mix yogurt, orange juice, melted apple jelly and lemon juice. Add the chicken. In a large bowl, mix yogurt, orange juice, melted apple jelly and lemon juice. Add the chicken. Add celery and apples. Toss gently to coat all pieces. Season with salt and chill until ready to serve. Sprinkle with pecans and serve on a bed of romaine lettuce. Add celery and apples. Toss gently to coat all pieces. Season with salt and chill until ready to serve. Sprinkle with pecans and serve on a bed of romaine lettuce. Serving Size: ¾ cup Serving Size: ¾ cup Makes 8 servings Makes 8 servings 3 cups cooked chicken, diced 3 cups cooked chicken, diced 2 cups finely sliced celery 2 cups finely sliced celery 3 apples, unpeeled and diced 3 apples, unpeeled and diced ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans ½ cup fat-free yogurt ½ cup fat-free yogurt ¼ cup orange juice ¼ cup orange juice ½ cup apple jelly, melted ½ cup apple jelly, melted ¼ tsp. salt (optional) ¼ tsp. salt (optional) 1 T lemon juice 1 T lemon juice