National Apple Month
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

National Apple Month is celebrated each October to encourage apple consumption and to promote the health and wellness that apples provide. With nearly 100 varieties in the United States, consumers have many choices to accommodate their palettes.

Diet and exercise serve as the best tools for acquiring and maintaining good health. The “5 a day” rule refers to the minimum of five fruit and vegetable servings a person should consume each day. By making this rule a daily practice, you can assure that your body is receiving the necessary nutrients, like fiber and Vitamins A and C, it requires to remain healthy.

Eating fruits and vegetables that vary in color may help your health. Phytochemicals, associated with color, are natural bioactive compounds found in fruits and vegetables that work together with vitamins, minerals, and fiber to benefit good health.

The health benefits of apples continue to escalate as research studies pursue to discover new information and expand old information. A diet that meets the USDA recommendations of five servings of fruits and vegetables and that contains apples and apple products may reduce the risk of some types of cancer and other chronic diseases such as breast cancer, colon cancer, Type II diabetes, Alzheimer’s, heart disease and asthma. Some studies have linked apples to weight loss!

Incorporating apples into everyday diet practices promotes a healthy lifestyle. Good for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, apples provide nutrients, color and fun. To learn more, visit www.usapple.org.

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