As you know last last weekend, my Sean and I went apple picking and we had a less than successful time but still came up with $35 dollars of apples. In preparation for our great apple picking venture, I pinned apple recipes like crazy over on Pinterest. No just dessert apple recipes but savory recipes as well. I finally get to share them with you in preparation for the apples recipe posts I have coming up.
I'm linking this post up over at the The Vintage Apple.
Feast your eyes upon this apple goodness!
I wanted to list the health benefits of eating apple and Good House Keeping has this list,
so be sure to eat your apples all!
1. They're Slow Food
Firm and packed with fiber (5 grams, or 20 percent of your daily value), they demand a chewing commitment, giving your body time to register itself "full" before you scarf down too many calories. And the natural sweeteners in apples enter the bloodstream gradually, helping keep your blood sugar and insulin levels steady so you feel full longer — the opposite of many sugary snacks, which produce a quick rush followed by a hunger-inducing crash.
Firm and packed with fiber (5 grams, or 20 percent of your daily value), they demand a chewing commitment, giving your body time to register itself "full" before you scarf down too many calories. And the natural sweeteners in apples enter the bloodstream gradually, helping keep your blood sugar and insulin levels steady so you feel full longer — the opposite of many sugary snacks, which produce a quick rush followed by a hunger-inducing crash.
2. They Help You Breathe Easy
Kids of women who ate the most apples while pregnant were less likely to wheeze or develop asthma by age 5, researchers from the United Kingdom found recently. The fruit may also protect the lungs of adults, lowering the risk of asthma, lung cancer, and other diseases.
Kids of women who ate the most apples while pregnant were less likely to wheeze or develop asthma by age 5, researchers from the United Kingdom found recently. The fruit may also protect the lungs of adults, lowering the risk of asthma, lung cancer, and other diseases.
3. They Zap Cholesterol
Thanks to two key components, pectin (a type of fiber) and polyphenols (powerful antioxidants), apples can take a bite out of blood cholesterol levels and prevent the oxidation of LDL ("bad") cholesterol — the chemical process that turns it into artery-clogging plaque. The trick to maximizing the benefit: Don't toss the peel; apple skin has two to six times the antioxidant compounds as the flesh.
Thanks to two key components, pectin (a type of fiber) and polyphenols (powerful antioxidants), apples can take a bite out of blood cholesterol levels and prevent the oxidation of LDL ("bad") cholesterol — the chemical process that turns it into artery-clogging plaque. The trick to maximizing the benefit: Don't toss the peel; apple skin has two to six times the antioxidant compounds as the flesh.
4. They Fight Cancer
Lab studies have shown that several compounds in this juicy fruit curb the growth of cancer cells — but they're most potent when the apple is eaten whole (minus the stem and seeds, of course). People who munch more than one a day lower their risk for several cancers (oral, esophageal, colon, breast, ovarian, prostate, and others) by 9 to 42 percent, Italian researchers found.
Lab studies have shown that several compounds in this juicy fruit curb the growth of cancer cells — but they're most potent when the apple is eaten whole (minus the stem and seeds, of course). People who munch more than one a day lower their risk for several cancers (oral, esophageal, colon, breast, ovarian, prostate, and others) by 9 to 42 percent, Italian researchers found.
5. They Make You Smarter
Possibly because they boost the production of acetylcholine, a chemical that transmits messages between nerve cells, apples are now thought to keep your brain sharp as you age, enhance memory, and potentially lessen the odds of getting Alzheimer's disease, suggests one recent animal study from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. With this sort of nutritious nosh at your disposal, it might be time to rethink the idea of a "smart cookie."
Possibly because they boost the production of acetylcholine, a chemical that transmits messages between nerve cells, apples are now thought to keep your brain sharp as you age, enhance memory, and potentially lessen the odds of getting Alzheimer's disease, suggests one recent animal study from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. With this sort of nutritious nosh at your disposal, it might be time to rethink the idea of a "smart cookie."
48 comments:
Love this! The pins all look amazing, I have a bunch of the same ones pinned too! And I love the reasons to eat an apple a day, I'm forwarding it over to my pregnant sister - she'll appreciate all the health benefits to!!
Yum! All of these look so good! I'm hungry now!
YUM!!! I want to try grilled apples! I love how you listed all the benefits of them too
YUM! All those recipes look delicious! Fresh orchard apples are one of my favorite things about fall! And I love the list of benefits you posted! Thanks for sharing, and I hope you have a wonderful day!
Wow! #2...never would have thought that! :) I am really hungry all of a sudden...strange i know... :)
what on earth is that first recipe?! it looks divine! we always have apples in the house but my hubby hates any cooked fruit (like pie) and I dig it!
yum! I could definitely take some yummy apple dessert right about now!
ooohh, which ones are you going to make?!? some of them look like they have cheese in them, am I just seeing things?! I can't wait to hear what you make!
xo,
ashley
All the pins looks great and I love the facts below. I have no idea eating them while pregnant had that effect!
That apple cake from southern living is one of my family's FAVORITES! :-)
Mmmhmmm Glad I have an apple in my lunch today!!!
How fun does apple picking sound! All we have are orange trees here so maybe orange picking is in order! :) PS. YOU WON MY GIVAWAY! :) YAY!
Okay now I am starving and am totally craving apples...I think I need to make a bunch of those recipes. Yum! I need to come follow you on Pinterest!!
now all i want to do is bake!
Oh. My. Goodness. Love all of the apple-ness in this post!
xoxo,
megs [at] Shine On
Oh yum!! Heading over to your Pinterest now lol!!
The peanut butter and chocolate chip apple sandwich is DEFINITELY my favorite and I've enjoyed it... many times =)
We didn't have luck with the actual act of apple picking either, but we enjoyed the scenery.
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I cant decide which recipe to comment on it. They all look so yummy!
gah, i love apples and fall! and now i am hungry. :)
Well, you know what they say, an apple a day...
Yum! And great facts too.
mmmmm... I LOVE apple recipes. My grandfather has an apple orchard in Massachusettes, so I've always gotten fabulous "off-the-tree" apples!
Ooo I can't wait to see what you make...these all look SOOO yummy!! That applepie with the ice cream on top is calling my name ;) Thanks for the tips about them, too!
(and I just ate an apple before I read this post lol)
Apples with peanut butter AND chocolate chips???? I die.
These all look so yummy! I made pork chops the other night with apples, and they were delicious. I just wish we had a place to pick apples up here...
xoxo,
Joelle
Wow wow wow! This post comes exactly at the right time! We have so many apples in our garden right now, and I´ve been desperately looking for some great recipes...so a HUGE thank you :) I´ll be sure to try a few of these :)
xx Ivana
Style in the City
Yum, yum yum yum........
I was literally saying, "Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh." through each recipe. haha. It all looks delish! I love apples in salads with bleu cheese and a great vinaigrette.
I'm so glad you pulled all these together! Now I know where to turn to when I'm overflowing with apples!
ah this post is making me definitely want to get to the orchard this weekend! All of these look delicious :)
I love baking with apples! Some great inspiration here:)
~Anne
Oh wow, these all look so delicious!! I don't know where to start!
Oh feeling the apple love up in here! ;) Love it!
Sorry I missed the blogger get together... :( I was so bummed I couldn't make it.
♥Jazmin
Hi Meg. First time visit from Oh How Pinteresting.
Love apples! I see a few must try recipes. Perfectly delightful for fall.
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The crackers and cheese with apple look so good. We used to eat it all the time when I was little.
Well I'm glad I'm eating so many apples!! Woo hooo!! I'm a total apple kick too Meg. I love them too with peanut butter and even sometimes a few chocolate chips for some fun! But yes, oh yum they are so good. I love them too in salads and also on the paninis. Anytime they're warm...ahhh!! Happy baking! I wish I could come to your house to benefit from all your apple treats! haha
Oh YUM! My mouth is watering... ahhhh. Everything looks so good. That apple pie!
Anna
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Ill take one of each of those yummy apple goodies!
Yummo! One of the reasons why I love fall is because of the apples!
some of these are fantastic! never knew apples could be turned into so much other yummy meals!
Oh wow, what a yummy post! All those pictures are making me hungry, and I love apples! Going to go and pin a bunch of these for me!
Maegan :)
Wow I love all of these pictures. The fritters look amazing. And I'm making carmel apples this weekend so of course I love seeing the pic you posted. I want to taste all of them. So glad I found your blog. Now following you!
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Everything here is way too delicious for words. And I'm glad you posted about the health benefits of eating apples. I need to start eating more of them!
YUM Apples...I can't wait to make apple cider and apple pie =)
I am such a fan of apples!! I think they make such a great snack, but they're also an amazing comfort food. Hello apple pie! :) I can't wait to see the fancy apple concoctions you're going to cook up! :)
WOW these all look so amazing! Apple crisp with ice cream is seriously one of my most fav desserts!
Oh yum! This post deserves a bookmark. I suddenly feel very hungry LOL!
xox Linda
I suddenly want apple pie for lunch! I'm bookmarking this delicious post!
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