An Apple a Day Really is Good for You

Apples really are good for you! They are also in season! In addition to the antioxidants which they provide, apples are a great source of soluble fiber, which can help lower LDL cholesterol or bad cholesterol. Apples are low on the glycemic index which means they will not put you on the sugar roller coaster. Apples are also versatile. Sure you can eat them just as they, are but you can also juice them, bake them, puree them roast them and even grill them. You can heat apple juice for a warm comforting beverage or add to you favorite festive cocktail. No matter how you slice them, dice them, or juice them, apples are a great fit food.

Below is a great holiday apple recipe from our friends at menubook.com

Baked Brie and Apple Mini sandwiches on Whole Wheat Bread


INGREDIENTS:

3 apples, thinly sliced

Brie cheese

Whole Wheat Baguette

DIRECTIONS:

You can even put this on your favorite whole wheat cracker for a wonderful holiday appetizer served with a apple cider cinnamon stick martini!

Thinly Slice your favorite variety of apples.

Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes on in a 350 degree oven

Slice Brie Cheese and place on a thin slice of whole wheat baguette or your favorite whole wheat bread

Place apple slices over Brie cheese and place another slice of bread on top to make a sandwich

Cut sandwich into smaller sandwiches.

Serve while apples are warm and cheese is melted from warm apples