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high in potassium and vitamin C. Other nutrients inside that perfect package include vitamin A, phosphorous, thiamin, riboflavin and calcium. Apples - they’re the perfect package and they make the perfect gift.

“It’s no secret that we all tend to overeat during the holidays,” said Clayton Griffin, director of the Virginia Apple Growers Association, “but snacking on an apple before a big meal, will put a control on your appetite. The energy we get from eating a fresh, crisp and juicy apple is absorbed slowly and stays with us longer,” she continued “whereas the energy boost we get from sweets only gives us a quick lift which can leave us feeling tired when the blood sugar drops back down. ”

Select a mix from the locallygrown varieties. Choose Red Delicious for eating out of hand or slicing into salads. Golden Delicious, Stayman, and York are also good for snacking but are considered all-purpose apples and can be made into sauces, pies, dumplings, cakes and salads.

Rome Beauty and Winesap varieties are excellent choices for baking purposes but also good candidates for the salad bowl.

When buying the apples, look for those with a fresh-looking, bright color. If the background color is a dark green, chances are the fruit is not very ripe. Reject any with wrinkles or bruised skin.

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