March - Royal Fruit Club - Granny Smith Apples

 

March: Our pick for this month is the crisp, tart Granny Smith Apple.  This powerful little guy packs a punch!  Look at all you can do for your body with one little snack!

Benefits of Granny Smith apples:

• rich in Vitamic C and flavonoids (both are antioxidants)
• neutralizes harmful free radicals (that's a good thing!)
• lessens your risk of heart disease
• lessens your risk of diabetes
• lessens your risk of stroke
• high in fiber (helps to slow digestion and makes you feel full)
• stabalizes blood sugar levels
• beneficial for your teeth (stimulates saliva, and the saliva decreases bacteria in your mouth - fewer cavities!)
• has lots of potassium - keeps us in balance

So here's our favorite recipe for these powerful Grannie:

1. buy apple
2. rinse off (optional)
3. remove sticker (also optional)
4. sit in comfy place (alternatively, get into car to do errands; go for a walk; sit at your desk; chase after your kids; pick up the house while eating!)
5. enjoy!
6. know that you are helping your body to be strong and powerful!

Look for more recipes - Granny Smiths and others - on our page!