The Why and How to Incorporate Apples Into Your Diet 

We have heard the saying for years and years. However, today, we are still wondering ... does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?

While here at Nino’s we don't give out medical advice, we can tell you the health benefits of eating yummy and delicious apples all year round here in Michigan. Not only do we have the best selection in town, but we have taken it to the next level with our Nino Salvaggio Apple Variety Guide! This resource will point you to the best apple varieties for whatever your apple needs are: baking, eating, pies, sauces or salads with a simple egend that is easy to use. 

Before we show you our handy dandy updated Nino’s Apple Variety Guide, let's take a look at WHY you should eat apples and the reasons they are a healthy fruit choice for you and your family! 

Here is the list that Michigan Apples provides of health benefits (supported by research articles at the bottom of their page, if you are interested in more details):

• Cardiovascular/Heart Health
• Lower Cancer Risk
• Gut Health
• Weight Management
• Dental Health
• Energy 
• Immune Health
• Cognitive Health
• Pulmonary Health 

According to Michigan Apples, there are a multitude of  health benefits to eating apples. The American Heart Association states in their article: “Even In Holiday Desserts, Can Apples Help Keep The Doctor Away”?:”Apples contain 3 to 5 grams of dietary fiber, most importantly a type of soluble fiber called pectin that promotes gut health. Soluble fibers can bind around bile to help rid the body of extra cholesterol, which can build up in the arteries as plaque and contribute to heart disease and stroke risk.” Check out this article for more details on the cardiovascular health benefits of apples at heart.org. 

Explore Our Apple Variety Guide

Now that we have given you all the reasons and research on why you should incorporate apples into your daily life, here is our new and updated Apple Guide to show you the HOW: 

Click Image Above to Download Apple Guide.

It's now in stores!

APPLE RECIPES

We want to share with you some healthy and delicious recipes from our Nino’s website for you to incorporate into your weekly meal plan this fall using a variety of different types of apples. It's a fun activity to explore the different apple varieties with your families, especially kids, to see which they really love best! 

Apple Chutney 

Apple Cole Slaw 

Classic Waldorf Salad 

Rhubarb Apple Butter Crispin 

EVEN MORE APPLES…

Lastly, because of our obsession with apples here at Nino’s, we have written many blog posts about apples. Check these articles out to learn even more about apples:

The Tradition and Craft of Apple Cider: A Fall Favorite 

A Michigan Harvest Symphony: The Dance of Honeycrisp, Gala,  Macintosh and More

We look forward to seeing you in our stores to check out our incredible apple varieties, grab our Nino Salvaggio Apple Variety Guide via download and in stores soon and share with us how you are using your apples this fall! 

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