Three Ways to Celebrate National Apple Month!
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Fall is a wonderful time to celebrate the harvests of the season, and one of the sweetest foods that gets harvested each fall is apples! Those sweet and sometimes tart fruits hanging from the trees, just waiting to be picked and bitten into are the epitome of fall in many parts of the country so why not spend some time celebrating this delicious fruit with your loved one? October is National Apple Month so now is the best time to celebrate!
Health Benefits of Apples
Not only are apples tasty, but they also provide a lot of amazing nutrients for your loved one in one compact container. They are especially great for seniors because of their health benefits which may improve chronic conditions and help your loved one feel better.
- Apples can Lower Blood Pressure. Antioxidants in the peels can help blood flow smoother and the fiber keeps everything moving better. Keep those peels on to get this health benefit.
- Apples ease Inflammation. Apples have an anti-inflammatory substance called quercetin in them which reduces inflammation, especially in the respiratory system. An apple a day can help your loved one breathe better if he has asthma or lung disease.
- Apples can Reduce High Cholesterol Levels. The pectin in apples will bind to cholesterol in the system and work to flush it out of the system.
- Apples Stabilize Blood Sugar Levels. If your loved one has diabetes, eating an apple can help his blood sugars remain steady and reduce the damage caused by unstable blood sugar levels.
Three Ways to Enjoy Apples this Month
- Head to an Apple Orchard. Do you live in an area that has apple orchards? You might be surprised to learn that apples can grow in just about any part of the country. All 50 states are capable of having some type of apples grow in them and 32 states grow apples commercially so your loved one might have some apples ready for picking near him. This can be a fun family event on a weekend or if your loved one lives farther away from family, he might make plans with his home care provider to head out to an apple orchard for some fresh apples.
- Have an Apple Tasting Event. Have your loved one head to the local market and pick up as many varieties of apples as possible. Once home, his home care provider can help him slice up and label the apples in dishes to try them all. Apples can range from very sweet to pretty-darn sour and it can be fun to try some new varieties in addition to his regular favorites. For storage, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. If your loved one soaks them in lemon or a salted water brine beforehand, they’ll keep for days and be an easy snack to grab when he’s hungry.
- Bake up some Apple Treats. Whether he wants to bake an old family favorite like apple strudel or try a new recipe, your loved one’s home care provider can help him safely bake up some sweet treats to enjoy and share with others.
Hopefully, you and your loved one are inspired to enjoy plenty of apples this October. You can never have too many!
If you or an aging loved one is considering home care in Stockton, CA, please contact the caring staff at Provident Care Home Care today at (209) 578-1210.
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