January 11, 2007 by admin.

American Apple Salad Crunch
		Serves 4 2 skinless chicken breast fillets, cooked 1 ripe avocado Juice of a lemon 4 sticks celery, sliced on the slant, plus leaves 4 USA Empire or McIntosh apples 4 Spring onions, trimmed and sliced Few sprigs chervil 50g/2oz cashew nuts Flat parsley sprigs for decoration For the dressing: 4 tbsp sunflower oil 1 tbsp white wine vinegar Juice of half a lime 1 tsp Dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper Slice chicken breasts into thick strips. Place in bowl. Halve avocado and remove stone. Scoop out flesh with a spoon. Squeeze half of lemon juice over avocado. Add to chicken with celery leaves. Halve and core apples. Slice thinly. Squeeze remaining lemon juice over apples and add to bowl with spring onions, chervil and cashews. Mix dressing ingredients and pour over salad. Toss to coat. Tumble onto plates and decorate with parsley sprigs.

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December 23, 2006 by admin.

All these diet fads… How about trying one of the most popular diets= EAT AN APPLE

I am surprised that someone hasn’t tried to start a new diet called: “An Apple A Day Make the Weight Go Away”.… How about if we start it right now and call it the “Apple Diet One Two Punch” this of course means that one is good two is better!

Read closely and see what an apple a day can do for YOU!!!

WEIGHT LOSS
Apples are a delicious source of dietary fiber, and dietary fiber helps aid digestion and promotes weight loss. A medium apple contains about five grams of fiber, more than most cereals. Also, apples contain almost zero fat and cholesterol, so they are a delicious snack and dessert food that’s good for you.

UC-DAVIS: APPLES ARE HEART-HEALTHY
Researchers at the University of California-Davis recently reported that apples and apple juice may help protect arteries from harmful plaque build-up. In the first study conducted in humans, adults who added two apples, or 12 ounces of 100% apple juice, to their daily diet demonstrated a significant slowing of the cholesterol oxidation process that leads to plaque build-up - thereby giving the body more time to rid itself of cholesterol before it can cause harm.

AGE-RELATED MEMORY IMPROVEMENT LINKED WITH CONSUMPTION OF APPLE PRODUCTS
New Study Finds Consuming Apple Juice Associated With Brain Health In Older Animals

LOWELL, MASS. (January 19, 2006) – “An apple a day” now has new meaning for those who want to maintain mental dexterity as they age.  New research from the University of Massachusetts Lowell suggests that consuming apple juice may protect against cell damage that contributes to age-related memory loss, even in test animals that were not prone to developing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

“This new study suggests that eating and drinking apples and apple juice, in conjunction with a balanced diet, can protect the brain from the effects of oxidative stress – and that we should eat such antioxidant-rich foods,” notes lead researcher Thomas B. Shea, Ph.D ., director of the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Center for Cellular Neurobiology and Neurodegeneration Research, whose study was just published in the latest issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.  Although more research is needed, Shea is excited about these brain health findings, which are encouraging for all individuals who are interested in staying mentally sharp as they age.

Using a well-established animal protocol, Shea and his research colleagues assessed whether consumption of apple juice was protective against oxidative brain damage in aging mice, damage that can lead to memory loss. “These newer findings show that there is something in apples and apple juice that protects brain cells in normal aging, much like the protection we previously saw against Alzheimer-like symptoms,” says Shea.

The researchers evaluated adult and aged mice using a standard diet, a nutrient-deficient diet, and a nutrient-deficient diet supplemented with apple juice concentrate in drinking water.  Although the adult mice tested were not affected negatively by the deficient diets, the aged mice were, which is consistent with normal aging due to oxidative neurodegeneration. The effect on cognition among the aged mice was measured through well-established maze tests, followed by an examination of brain tissue.  However, the aged mice who consumed the diets supplemented with apple juice performed significantly better on the maze tests and all had less oxidative brain damage than those on the standard diet.

Supplementation by apple juice fully protected the aged mice from the oxidative stress caused by the nutrient-deficient diet.  In addition, stronger mental acuity resulted when the aged mice consumed the human equivalent of 2-3 cups of apple juice or approximately 2-4 apples per day.  “We believe that this effect is due to the apple’s naturally high level of antioxidants,” states Shea.  Previous research with his colleagues also determined that it is not the sugar and energy content of the apple juice, but the antioxidant attributes of apple juice that are responsible for the positive effects.

This study was sponsored through an unrestricted grant by the U.S. Apple Association and the Apple Products Research and Education Council.

The research abstract can be found at
http://www.j-alz.com/issues/8/vol8-3.html.

—University of Massachusetts Lowell

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December 23, 2006 by admin.

APPLES REALLY ARE GOOD FOR YOU!
Eating fresh apples is always good for you, but to get the full nutritional benefits associated with eating apples you should eat at least one fresh apple every day. The average U.S. consumer eats about 19 pounds of fresh apples a year — about one apple per week. Ongoing consumer attitude tracking in nine major markets across the United States has shown that Washington apples remain number one as far as consumers are concerned. According to a one report, 56 percent of those surveyed named Washington as the brand they look for when buying apples.

WHOLE-BODY HEALTH BENEFITS
Lower blood cholesterol, improved bowel function, reduced risk of stroke, prostate cancer, type II diabetes and asthma.

The disease-fighting profile of apples provides a multitude of health benefits, including a potential decreased risk of cancer and heart disease. Several recent studies suggest apples may provide a “whole-body” health benefit.

A number of components in apples, most notably fiber and phytonutrients have been found in studies to lower blood cholesterol and improve bowel function, and may be associated with a reduced risk of ischemic heart disease, stroke, prostate cancer, type II diabetes and asthma. Preliminary research from Finland indicates diets with the highest intake of apple phytonutrients were associated with a 46 percent reduction in the incidence of lung cancer. Findings indicate that two apples a day or 12 ounces of 100% apple juice reduced the damaging effects of the “bad” LDL cholesterol.

- Interpoma 2002 Conference, Bolzano, Italy
- Dianne Hyson, Ph.D., M.S., R.D., University of California-Davis

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December 20, 2006 by admin.

I love Cameo Apples! We sell them at the Red Barn in Santaquin Utah. There is a web site especially for the Cameo apple! Check out the web site: www.americancameo.com

Stop by the Big Red Barn and pick up some Cameo apples!

I have always liked fresh salsa! This recipe goes one step beyond fresh, it adds a bit of apples to the mix. It is soooo good. I even tried other apples and it was good, but Cameo was a good choice for the salsa!

Cameo Apple Salsa 

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Refrigeration Time: ½ hour
Makes: 4 cups

2 cups Cameo apples, diced
½ cup red onion, diced
½ cup (1 large) Anaheim chili pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional)
¼ cup lime juice
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
¼ tsp. salt
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Combine all ingredients in large bowl and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate one half hour or until ready to serve.

Tip: For a snack, serve with tortilla chips or use as a topping to accent a meal of grilled chicken, fish or pork.