good news for apple lovers

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. So, let's see beyond the proverb itself..Doctors advise to eat more apples regularly as they are high in polyphenols.
Polyphenols prevent free radical from damaging our healthy cells, and they are abundant in fruits and vegetables. Storing them will help boost up our immune systems.
Snack on an apple which is delicious, satisfying, juicy and easy to carry. It is also relatively low in calories, contains no fat, cholesterol or sodium, so it is an excellent fruit to maintain healthy weight and heart. Now we know why mom's always nagging at their child for being so stubborn to eat the veges...

Apples are also high in fructose, a simple sugar which is sweeter than sucrose (main component of cane sugar). As Fructose metabolized slower, it helps to control blood sugar levels, therefore is suitable for diabetes patients. An effective way to cure constipation is to eat ripe, uncooked apples since they contain a lot of soluble and insoluble fiber. They can also be stewed which are effective treatment for diarrhoea and gastroenteritis. Wow! that woud be a great relief.
There are lots of ways to enjoy the benefit of apples.... pie, tart...etc.
Most of us like to gulp the dried apple.. let's take a glance of it.
Apple slices are exposed to the fumes of burning sulphur to prevent them from browning, then dried in the sun on wire trays.As moisture is lost, natural sugars become concentrated, which is why athletes value dried apples as a source of carbohydrate that is quickly converted to energy.
Dried apples contain six times more calories than fresh ones. Beware to eat dried apple especially who are keep watching on theit weight. They are high in fibre and moderate source of iron. But lost their vitamin C during drying process.
Large apples are more likely to be overripe which are best for stewing and baking. Let me give you a simple recipe... for a bonus.

Sautéed Apples (serves 4)

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter, 4 firm, tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced, a pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
Cooking Instructions: 1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. 2. Add the sliced apples and the cinnamon. 3. Cook till the apples turn soft. 4. Serve with pancakes

Apple juice is another easy way to enjoy the freshness of apple...
Is apple juice as good? It is best to eat apples rather than drink apple juices as blending may cause important nutrients like polyphenols and fiber to disappear. But if you really wants to drink apple juice, opt for the cloudy rather than clear apple juice to get more polyphenols and pectins.

Should we peel the apple? No, as two-thirds of the fiber, and many of the antioxidants, are found in an apple's peel. But, some people worry the apples peel may be coated with too much pesticides. so we should run the apples under the tap more thoroughly if we decide to eat the peel. That's free tips to avoid any waste of the useful nutrients...

Here are useful guides to keep apple in good condition for longer time.
It's best to store apples in a cool environment (refrigerator is the best) where oxygen balance has been chemically lowered. This halts the natural maturing processes, so they can be kept for several months without going soft.
When the fruit is again exposed to normal temperatures and oxygen levels – on the supermarket shelves, it continues to mature and may quickly go soft.
To avoid cut apples from browning, dip them in a mixture of one part lemon juice to three parts water - or Vitamin C-fortified 100% apple juice. The problem that always occur to kids that reluctant to finish their dessert. And after a while... the residues will be dump into the dustbin... What a waste, huh.
Putting apples with other fruits eg apricots together in a paper bag for two to four days will help other fruits ripen faster. For the same reason, avoid storing apples with strong-smelling foods to prevent them from absorbing unpleasant odors.