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AN APPLE A DAY
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Apples contain pectin, a soluble fibre that
lowers blood pressure and glucose levels
Apples contain Quercetin, which reduces
free radical damage, and has been implicated
in reducing a variety of age-related health
issues including Arthritis and Alzheimer’s
Want to accelerate fruit ripening?
Place an apple in with your unripened
banana, avocado, tomatoes, etc. to ripen
(due to apple’s ethylene content)
Almost half of apple’s vitamin C content
is just under the skin, so it’s best to eat
the apple including its skin
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Apples are low in calorie density,
so you can eat quite a large portion
without packing on the calories
Apples’ pectin content also acts as a skin
anti-inflammatory and wrinkle reducer…
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• 2 apples – variety is best: Honeycrisp, Gala, Granny Smith
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon powder
Preheat oven to 200°F.
Slice each apple very thin using a mandolin (or by hand). The thinner
the apple, the crunchier it will turn out. Line two baking dishes
with parchment paper, then lay the apple slices evenly to create a single layer.
Sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon, and bake in the oven for 1 hour. Turn
apple slices over and bake for another 1-1/2 hours. Shut oven off and allow
chips to cool inside oven for another hour to crispen up more. Serve warm.
Carrot Apple Ginger Soup
• 3 Tbsp grape seed oil
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. jarred ginger, or
2 Tbsp. fresh ginger (peeled, grated)
• 2 Granny Smith, peeled, cored, sliced
• 4 Cups carrots (about 10 carrots),
peeled and grated
• 4 Cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 pinches of salt
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onions and cook until translucent (about 3 minutes). Add ginger and garlic
and cook for one minute. Add sliced apples and carrots, cook for 3 minutes
longer. Add broth and bring to a boil, then reduce to low simmer, uncovered,
until carrots and apples are softened (about 20-25 minutes).
Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 10 minutes. For a smoother
soup use hand-blender (or blender, cautiously) to achieve desired consistency.
Return to pot to warm up and add salt to taste.
*NOTE: Our reader Linda suggests adding a touch of creamer for a nice creamy soup!
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