The Core of
Healthy Eating
Get to the core of healthy eating by taking a fresh look at apples. Your
Fort Dodge Hy-Vee produce department stocks an extensive variety of
apples and with new U.S. crops arriving in stores, autumn is a great time
to appreciate this much-loved fruit.
A Bushel of Health Benefits
The role of apples in good health has long been documented. This
nutrient-rich fruit is packed with 4-5 grams of fill-you-up fiber per fruit
that plays a role in a healthy blood cholesterol levels. Crunching an apple
satisfies our urge to eat. With just 80 calories in a small to medium-sized
apple, apples are a snack that can help you maintain a healthy weight.
Peel Appeal
Wash your fruit and be sure to eat the peel. The red, green or yellow
pigments in the peel of an apple contain health-protective flavonoids
(antioxidant compounds) that may reduce the risk of certain cancers, such
as breast, prostate and lung.
Healthy Snack Attack
Snacking on apples contributes good-for-you nutrients to your diet as
opposed to typical snack foods with lower nutrient values. Next time
you’re in the store, compare the NuVal score of apples at 96 to the NuVal
score of other common snack foods you might choose and you’ll be
convinced apples are an ideal snack attack. Get creative or try one of the
following seasonal snack recipes:
Apple Snackwich Serves 4
All you need:
2 apples, variety of your choice
4 tbsp Hy-Vee creamy peanut butter, divided
4 tsp Bear Naked Fit Granola
4 tsp Hy-Vee mini chocolate chips
4 tsp Hy-Vee raisins
All you do:
1. Wash and core apples.
2. Slice top and bottom off apples; discard. Slice each apple crosswise
into 4 slices.
3. Spread ½ tablespoon peanut butter on each apple slice, then top each
slice with ½ teaspoon a sprinkling of granola, mini chocolate chips
and raisins.
4. Sandwich two slices to make snackwich.
Nutrition Facts: 170 calories, 9g fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat,
0mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 20g carbohydrates, 3g fiber,
14g sugar, 5g protein
This information is not intended as medical advice.
Please consult a medical profession for individual advice.
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