I have to admit that I don't really like apples. They always get my hands all sticky and seem to take longer to eat than other easy fruits such as bananas and grapes. Recently I have been so busy that I have neglected the daily recomended fruits and vegetables. I noticed that after a few days of improper nutrition, I started to feel bad...
Baked Apples with Peanut Topping Here is a recipe sure to please your family. Serve yummy warm baked apples topped with cream, if desired. Ingredients 6 medium-size apples, cored 1/2 cup of raisins 1/2 tsp cinnamon 3 tbs flour 1/3 cup sugar 2 tbs butter 1 tsp grated orange rind 1/8 tsp salt 2 tbs peanut butter 1/4 cup chopped peanuts 2/3 cup water 2/3 cup orange juice Directions Arrange apples in a buttered baking dish...
In a nutshell, apples are nutrient-dense fruits. Here are just a few reasons you should consider eating apples regularly (unless, of course, if they are treated with toxic pesticides). * Apples are rich in a type of fiber called pectin. For years, scientific researchers have blitzed us with the message that plant fiber is good, and pectin in fruit is excellent for lowering cholesterol levels...
With all the sugar that comes with the age-old beloved Halloween holiday, there are a few really great Halloween Treats you can make for your kiddos that won't rot the teeth and actually are good for you! (more...)
