Why Eating Lots of Apples Is Kind of Like Exercising

Why Eating Lots of Apples Is Kind of Like Exercising
Substance found in red onions and apples seems to boost endurance, but don’t throw away your gym shorts yet.
Don’t trade in physical activity for a pill, but consider boosting your endurance with this antioxidant
By Leah Zerbe
RODALE NEWS, EMMAUS, PA
06-24-09
(link to full article below)


Researchers have found that quercetin, an antioxidant available as a supplement and also found in certain vegetables and fruits, increased people’s endurance and boosted their aerobic capacity, even if they weren't exercising. The results are published today in the peer-reviewed journal International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism.

THE DETAILS: Quercetin, a natural polyphenolic flavonoid found in many food plants, particularly red onions, berries, and red apples, has been show in many in vitro and animal studies to boost performance, which is why it is often a favorite of elite athletes.

To read the full article:
http://www.rodale.com/quercetin-benefits?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2009_06_24-_-Top5-_-NA

Raw Breakfast: Avocado Apple Pudding

Source: http://goneraw.com/recipes/4421-Avo-Apple-Pudding

Avo-Apple Pudding

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makes about 2 cups

A yummy pudding or mousse like dish with a nice, yogurt-like tang. It’s great on grawnola or fruit, or eaten by itself!

Ingredients

• 2 avocados
• 2 apples
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• water, to desired consistency

Preparation

Peel and pit the avocados.

Slice the apples in half from the top down, and use a mellon-baller to remove the seeds. Peel (if you don’t want anything chewy in your pudding – I left mine on) and chop into large pieces.

Place everything in a food processor or blender and puree for 2 – 5 minutes, adding water a little at a time, until very smooth and a bit fluffy. Add more or less water to reach the consistency you like; I stopped when it was similar to yogurt.

Serve by itself, over fresh berries or fruit, or on your favorite raw cereal or granola!