Apples - Yummy & PACKED with cancer fighting ingredients!

Here are some of the countless nutritional benefits of apples.  Both the inside as well as the skin on the apple is packed with cancer fighting ingredients.  There has been significant research at Cornell University identifying which compounds contain anti-growth activities against cancer cells in the liver, colon, pancreas and breast.  Studies showed a 39% decrease in risk of breast cancer in mice that consumed 3 apples a day!  Due to the high levels of flavonoids, quercetin and naringin in apples, eating an apple-enhanced diet may also reduce risk in developing lung and pancreatic cancer.  The pectin in the apple as well as an extract from the apple skin can reduce risk of colon cancer.  Pectin is also been known to assist in a healthy digestive system and help in the management of diabetes.

Apples have been shown to reduce wheezing in children with asthma who drink at least one glass of apple juice per day.  Research has indicated that children born from mothers who have consumed a lot of apples during pregnancy have lower rates of asthma then children born from mothers consuming little to no apples during pregnancy.

There is also a substance in apples called quercetin.  Quercetin is an antioxidant that can help to boost immunity, protecting you from harmful free radicals that can cause cancers and infections in the body.  Another study indicated that the quercetin in apples may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease by fighting aging on the brain. 

Boron, another ingredient in apples, strengthens our bones by increasing bone density.  The soluble fiber content in apples can assist in a number of things including IBS, managing blood sugar, lowering cholesterol levels, and reducing any risk of diabetes and heart disease.  The fiber is the part of plant foods that isn't digested by the body, but instead passes through the intestines and assists in the movement of other materials.  High fiber foods can help in weight management since they are usually less "energy dense", which means they have fewer calories for the same amount of content.  Foods high in fiber will make you feel fuller longer, which can help to prevent overeating.

Try dipping apples in almond butter or peanut butter for an even more filling snack.
 
Try adding apples to butternut squash soups like this recipe:
http://www.choosingraw.com/butternut-squash-and-apple-soup-a-rawcooked-comparison/

Here is a link for a delicious Vegan Apple Crisp:
http://hellyeahitsvegan.com/vegan-apple-crisp/

You can simply bake apples for an easy kid-friendly snack or dessert.  To make it even more exciting, try adding a sauce on top like this one:
http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/baked-apples-with-maple-walnut-sauce/

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