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Apple Health Diets

More and more studies are being done to show the health benefits of including apples in your diet. Nuritionists are taking these studies even further and developing specific eating plans centered around apple consumption.

MyPyramid

The new symbol and interactive food guidance system was revealed in April 2005 by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns. MyPryamid can be your guide in choosing how much fruit is recommended daily. For example, the suggested daily amount of fruit consumption for men and woman aged 19-30 getting at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day is 2 cups.

One cup of apples would be:

1/2 large apple
1 small apple
1 cup applesauce
8 oz. apple juice
1 cup sliced, chopped or cooked apples

All great tasting ways to meet your daily fruit group needs!
Read more about the introduction of MyPyramid by clicking here.

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid
The Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid lists a minimum of 3 fruit servings per day.

Healthy Eating Plans

3 Apples a Day Plan
The 3-Apple-a-Day Plan was created by Tammi Flynn who is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters Degree in Nutritional Science from Texas A&M. Its creation evolved from Tammi's interest in food and its affect on health. It does not claim to ba a "quick fix" diet; it is an eating plan for life. To find out more, click here

Eat 5 a day
Eating 5 or more servings of colorful fruits and vegetables a day provides a wide range of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals your body needs to maintain good health and energy levels. To find out more, click here