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Let’s talk about why you should go apple picking this fall!
Picking apples is a great activity you can do for your wellness!
It’s a great thing to do by yourself, with a group of friends, on a date or with your family!
Apple picking is a creative and fun way to teach kids the importance of farming and eating healthy foods.
You can walk around and get some steps in while spending some quality time outdoors. It is a more subtle way to move your body without it feeling like a chore.
Not to mention, apple picking is a positive way to support your local farmers in your community!
Why should you eat apples, anyway?
Apples are high in potassium. Potassium is important for proper functioning of the muscles, including your heart. (Yes, your heart is a muscle!)
Apples are high in fiber. Fiber fills you up and helps you maintain a healthy GI tract and lower your cholesterol.
Apples are low in calories. Apples are a great guilt-free snack. You can have apples with cheese or peanut butter for a little bit of protein. You can always just eat the refreshing, tasty apple by itself!
Apples are high in antioxidants. Antioxidants are important in fighting and preventing diseases, cancer and inflammation in the body.
So, what do I do with all of these apples?!
There are plenty of ways you can prepare or meal prep apples!
Here are some tasty ideas on what to do with all of those apples you picked!
Apple crisp. Apples baked with oats, brown sugar and cinnamon for a sweet dessert.
Overnight oats. You can make oatmeal hot or cold combined with pieces of apple, nuts and other fruit for a flavorful, nutrient-packed breakfast!
Apple pie. You simply cannot go wrong with a warm slice of apple pie! Yum!
Apples with nut butter. This is a simple and tasty snack that most kids and adults love!
Caramel apples. This option tends to be a healthier favorite for the upcoming Halloween season!
Homemade applesauce. This is a great tasty treat to make that most kids love to eat!
Needless to say, there are plenty of ways to eat and reap the amazing health benefits of all of those nutrient-filled apples! Are you convinced to take a trip to your local farm for some apple picking?
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