Truth: An apple a day can keep the doctor away
Published 4:18 pm Saturday, December 17, 2011
Did you know that apples are part of the rosaceae family?
Yes, part of the wonderful rose family, along with almonds, apricots, red cherries, blackberries and raspberries.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away and cancer at bay. Apples and apple products — apple sauce, apple juice, apple cider vinegar — contain special fruit acids that not only block cancer formation, but also help prevent recurrences after treatment.
But remember to only purchase organic apples if you can, conventionally grown apples are No. 1 is pesticide residue. Also, organic fruits and vegetables have greater concentrations of vitamin C, polyphenols, betacarotene, and flavonoids.
Market closes indoor season
The season is finally coming to a close. Our last indoor market will be Thursday.
Thank you to all our customers who made it a great season for us.