Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.
Page 16 · column 2 of 4 · from the scan, no model involved
another selling point for high school girls who dread monthly water retention. The fact that apples have only 80 calories, and as a low calorie snack, can stave off hunger are two more reasons to motivate weight conscious kids to reach for an apple,” observed Israel.
“This is a hard crowd to sell to. And if we’re going to get them to eat fresh foods like Virginia apples, we have to motivate them in the language they understand. To get Generation Next to eat five a day of anything but fast food and junk food, you have to pull out all of the stops.”
Not only does “an apple a day keep the doctor away” but a glass of 100 percent apple juice a day may help prevent disease, according to a recent study conducted by the University of California-Davis Medical Center. Researchers found that apples and 100 percent apple juice have high levels of antioxidants that help combat disease.
Joining the ranks of wine, tea and grape juice, apples and 100 percent apple juice have been found to have antioxidant components called phenolic compounds. These compounds prevent the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and protect the body against heart disease. Juices and fresh apple extract have a varying amounts of phenolic compounds, yet results show that both inhibit LDL oxidation.
Apples have always been a nutritious snack, even before their recent fame for antioxidants. Potassium, one of the minerals found in apples, is important in regulating blood pressure. An apple supplies 20 percent of the recommended daily intake for fiber, which absorbs more water in the stomach leaving the consumer feeling satisfied for a longer time. Apples are also a good source of natural sugar, which provides a quick energy boost.
For more information about Virginia apples, click on www.virginiaapples.org to find information on apple nutrition, varieties, availability and packers plus a special section for children.
98.4%