Fall Is In The Air

I love fall!  The days are crisp, sunny, and I find that this time of year  I get back on a better schedule and cross off a few things that have been on my to do list.  It is also a great time to get into a good exercise routine, focus on healthy eating and taking a little time for yourself before the crazy holidays begin. 

Speaking of healthy eating....... apples are a wonderful fruit that are so fresh this time year.  Whether eating them raw or cooked, they have a lot of health benefits.  A medium apple which is 1 cup has 4 grams of fiber and only 95 calories.  They are a good source of vitamin C which helps boost your immune system.  Because they are full of antioxidants and soluble fiber, they help lower the risk of heart disease and lower cholesterol levels.  Apples deliver an antioxidant called quercetin, which aids endurance by making oxygen more available to the lungs.  So, eating an apple before a workout may boost your exercise endurance.  In fact, eating "an apple a day" may very well keep the doctor away! 

 

Want to make homemade applesauce for your family without any added sugars? 

Applesauce

 

Quarter or half Macintosh, Honey Crisp, Golden Delicious, and Melrose apples.  An even amount of each of them.

Put in a big pot with 1/2 cup of water in bottom of pan to keep the apples from scorching.

Cook on medium to medium high heat, covered. (15-25 minutes) 

Stir periodically to make sure the apples don't scorch.

When apples become soft, remove from heat.

Pour into a Victorio Food Strainer, crank and wahlah!

 

*If you do not have a Victorio Food Strainer, you will need to peel, cut, and core the apples before cooking.