Facts About Apples

The crabapple is the only apple native to North America.

Apples come in all shades of reds, greens, yellows.

Two pounds of apples make one 9-inch pie.

The apple blossom is the state flower of Michigan.

There are 2500 varieties of apples are grown in the United States.

There are 7500 varieties of apples are grown throughout the world.

There are 100 varieties of apples are grown commercially in the United States.

Apples are grown commercially in 36 states.

Apples are grown in all 50 states.

Apples are fat, sodium, and cholesterol free.

A medium apples is about 80 calories.

Apples are a great source of the fiber pectin with one apple containing five grams of fiber.

Polomy is the science of apple growing.

It takes four to five years for apple trees to produce their first fruit.

Most apples are still picked by hand in the fall.

Apple varieties range in size from about the size of a cherry to as large as a grapefruit.

Apples are propagated by two methods: grafting or budding.

The apple tree originated in an area between the Caspian and the Black Sea.

Apples are a member of the rose family.

Apples harvested from an average tree can fill 20 boxes of 42 pounds each.

Apples float because 25 percent of the volume is air.

The largest apple picked weighed three pounds.

The average size of a United States orchard is 50 acres.

Many growers use dwarf apple trees.

Most apple blossoms are pink when they open but gradually fade to white.

Some apple trees will grown over forty feet high and live over a hundred years.

Most apples can be grown farther north than most other fruits because they blossom late in spring, minimizing frost damage.

It takes the energy from 50 leaves to produce one apple.

Apples are the second most valuable fruit grown in the United States.

The largest U. S. apple crop was 277.3 million cartons in 1998.

Apples have five seed pockets or carpels. Each pocket contains seeds. The number of seeds per carpel is determined by the vigor and health of the plant. Different varieties of apples will have different number of seeds.

World’s top apple producers are China, United States, Turkey, Poland and Italy.

In 1730 the first apple nursery was opened in Flushing, New York.

One of George Washington’s hobbies was pruning his apple trees.

Apples ripen six to ten times faster at room temperature than if they were refrigerated.

A peck of apples weight 10.5 pounds.

A bushel of apples weights about 42 pounds and will yield 20-24 quarts of applesauce.

It takes about 36 apples to create one gallon of apple cider.

Apples account for 50% of the world’s deciduous fruit tree production.

Two-thirds of the fiber and lots of antioxidants are found in the peel.

In 2005 United States consumers ate an average of 46.1 pounds of fresh apples and processed apple products.

The top apple producing states are Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California and Virginia.

Almost one out of every four apples harvested in the United States is exported.

October is National Apple Month.

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  School lunches that are nutritious

  
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  How to Provide Healthy School Lunches

  Many caregivers struggle to provide children with healthy school lunches.

  Good news is that there are some things you can do to at least try and make that perfect nutritious lunch.

  The video below discusses some ideas you can use to create those healthy school lunches including adding basics such as calcium, fruit, whole grains and lean protein.
  
  

  School lunches that are nutritious

  

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  National Fruit & Vegetable Program? The goal of the National Fruit & Vegetable Program is to promote health through increased consumption of fruits and vegetables. The National Fruit & Vegetable Program supports initiatives to provide education and to improve access to fruits and vegetables.
  
  What are the components of the National Fruit & Vegetable Program? The National Fruit & Vegetable Program focuses on several key areas to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables for all Americans. *Building state and community capacity and infrastructure *Policy and environmental change *Nutrition education and behavior change *Research *Evaluation *Communication *Working with industry and other national partners
  
  
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  What are the goals of the
  
  National Fruit and Vegetable Program?

  The goal of the National Fruit & Vegetable Program is to promote health through increased consumption of fruits and vegetables. The National Fruit & Vegetable Program supports initiatives to provide education and to improve access to fruits and vegetables.
  
  

  What are the components of the National Fruit & Vegetable Program?

  The National Fruit & Vegetable Program focuses on several key areas to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables for all Americans.

  *Building state and community capacity and infrastructure

  *Policy and environmental change

  *Nutrition education and behavior change

  *Research

  *Evaluation

  *Communication

  *Working with industry and other national partners

  
  
  
  Source: FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov

  

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  daily fruit intake?
  

  

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  While 100% juice can count towards your intake, the majority of your choices should be whole or cut-up fruits (fresh, frozen, canned, or dried). These fruit choices are better options because they contain dietary fiber. ½ cup (4 fluid ounces) of 100% fruit juice does count as ½ cup of fruit in meeting your requirements.
  
  
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  Can fruit juice count towards my
  
  daily fruit intake?

  
  
  

  

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  While 100% juice can count towards your intake, the majority of your choices should be whole or cut-up fruits (fresh, frozen, canned, or dried). These fruit choices are better options because they contain dietary fiber. ½ cup (4 fluid ounces) of 100% fruit juice does count as ½ cup of fruit in meeting your requirements.

  
  
  
  Source: FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov

  
  
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    Image by sandeep thukral via Flickr

    Use these easy fun ideas to help your family eat a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables every day.
    
    Try hummus and whole wheat pitas.
    
    Snack on vegetables like bell pepper strips and broccoli with a low-fat or fat-free ranch dip.
    
    Try baked tortilla chips with black bean and corn salsa.
    
    Stash bags of dried fruit at your desk for a convenient snack.
    
    Keep a bowl of fruit on your desk or counter.
    
    Drink a fruit smoothie made with whole fruit, ice cubes, and low-fat or fat-free yogurt.
    
    Top a cup of fat-free or low-fat yogurt with sliced fresh fruit.
    
    For quick and easy snacks, stock up on fresh, dried, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables.
    
    Pick up ready-packed salad greens from the produce shelf for a quick salad any time.
    
    Encourage your child to choose his or her own fruit when shopping.
    
    Store cleaned, cut-up vegetables in the fridge at eye level and keep a low-fat or fat-free dip on hand.
    
    Canned, dried, and frozen fruits and vegetables are also good options. Look for fruit without added sugar or syrups and vegetables without added salt, butter, or cream sauces.]]>

    Healthy Snacking Ideas

    

    Image by sandeep thukral via Flickr

    
    Use these easy fun ideas to help your family eat a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables every day.
    
    Try hummus and whole wheat pitas.
    
    Snack on vegetables like bell pepper strips and broccoli with a low-fat or fat-free ranch dip.
    
    Try baked tortilla chips with black bean and corn salsa.
    
    Stash bags of dried fruit at your desk for a convenient snack.
    
    Keep a bowl of fruit on your desk or counter.
    
    Drink a fruit smoothie made with whole fruit, ice cubes, and low-fat or fat-free yogurt.
    
    Top a cup of fat-free or low-fat yogurt with sliced fresh fruit.
    
    For quick and easy snacks, stock up on fresh, dried, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables.
    
    Pick up ready-packed salad greens from the produce shelf for a quick salad any time.
    
    Encourage your child to choose his or her own fruit when shopping.
    
    Store cleaned, cut-up vegetables in the fridge at eye level and keep a low-fat or fat-free dip on hand.
    
    Canned, dried, and frozen fruits and vegetables are also good options. Look for fruit without added sugar or syrups and vegetables without added salt, butter, or cream sauces.

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    Exotic Fruit...
    
    Kumquat Nutrition

    The kumquats or cumquats are a group of small fruit-bearing trees in the flowering plant family. The edible fruit closely resembles that of the orange but is smaller and is often oval. They are slow-growing, evergreen shrubs or short trees, from 2.5 to 4.5 metres (8 to 15 ft) tall, with dense branches, sometimes bearing small thorns. The leaves are dark glossy green, and the flowers pure white, similar to other citrus flowers, borne singly or clustered in the leaf-axils. The kumquat tree produces 80 to 100 fruit each year. Selection, Storage, and Preparation. Kumquats can appear in markets from October (at the earliest) through June, and during some unpredictable off-season times as well. Considered a winter fruit, their golden color is a welcome sight. Select fruits that are firm, not soft. Because of their skin, they tend to spoil more easily than thicker skinned fruits such as oranges. Kumquats will last a few days at room temperature or for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. The entire kumquat is consumed in a bite or two. Because of their size and color, they are also great as drink garnishes or as an addition to salads. Wash kumquats before serving.
    Kumquats have been called "the little gems of the citrus family". There are four varieties of kumquats. They are the Hong Kong Wild, Marumi , Meiwa, and Nagami. The two most common species of kumquats grown in the United States are the 'Nagami' and the 'Meiwa'. The Nagami or Oval Kumquat is the most common variety in the United States. It was introduced into Florida from Japan in 1885. It is oval in shape, 3/4" to 1" in diameter and between 1" to 2" long. The Meiwa or Large Round Kumquat is grown extensively in China. In Japan, it is also called the ninpo or neiha kinkan. It was introduced into the United States from Japan in 1910.
    
    Kumquat Nutrition Information
    Serving Size 1 medium fruit, raw (19g) Amount Per Serving % Daily Value Calories 15 Calories from Fat 0 Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Sugars 2g Protein 0g Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 15% Calcium 2% Iron 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
    
    Source: FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov
    
    Kumquat Marmalade Recipe INGREDIENTS: 3 cups chopped kumquats 1 cup water 6 1/2 cups sugar 1 pkg Sure Jell or Certo DIRECTIONS: 1. Prepare kumquats, half fruit and remove seeds, chop coarsely or slice thinly (Can be put through food chopper). 2. Combine chopped kumquats, water, and Sure Jell. 3. Add sugar and bring to a boil that cannot be stirred down. 4. Continue to boil for one minute. Pour into sterile jars and seal. Note: Certo can be substituted for Sure Jell but you will need to follow the directions on the Certo package. Source: Kumquat Growers, Inc.
    
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    Exotic Fruit…
    
    Kumquat Nutrition

    The kumquats or cumquats are a group of small fruit-bearing trees in the flowering plant family. The edible fruit closely resembles that of the orange but is smaller and is often oval. They are slow-growing, evergreen shrubs or short trees, from 2.5 to 4.5 metres (8 to 15 ft) tall, with dense branches, sometimes bearing small thorns. The leaves are dark glossy green, and the flowers pure white, similar to other citrus flowers, borne singly or clustered in the leaf-axils. The kumquat tree produces 80 to 100 fruit each year.

    Kumquats have been called “the little gems of the citrus family”. There are four varieties of kumquats. They are the Hong Kong Wild, Marumi , Meiwa, and Nagami. The two most common species of kumquats grown in the United States are the ‘Nagami’ and the ‘Meiwa’.

    The Nagami or Oval Kumquat is the most common variety in the United States. It was introduced into Florida from Japan in 1885. It is oval in shape, 3/4″ to 1″ in diameter and between 1″ to 2″ long.

    The Meiwa or Large Round Kumquat is grown extensively in China. In Japan, it is also called the ninpo or neiha kinkan. It was introduced into the United States from Japan in 1910.
    
    

    Selection, Storage, and Preparation.

    Kumquats can appear in markets from October (at the earliest) through June, and during some unpredictable off-season times as well. Considered a winter fruit, their golden color is a welcome sight. Select fruits that are firm, not soft. Because of their skin, they tend to spoil more easily than thicker skinned fruits such as oranges. Kumquats will last a few days at room temperature or for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. The entire kumquat is consumed in a bite or two. Because of their size and color, they are also great as drink garnishes or as an addition to salads. Wash kumquats before serving.
    

    Kumquat Nutrition Information
    
    Serving Size 1 medium fruit, raw (19g) Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
    Calories 15
    Calories from Fat 0
    Total Fat 0g 0%
    Saturated Fat 0g 0%
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 0mg 0%
    Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
    Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
    Sugars 2g
    Protein 0g
    Vitamin A 2%
    Vitamin C 15%
    Calcium 2%
    Iron 0%

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

    
    
    Source: FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov
    
    

    Kumquat Marmalade Recipe

    INGREDIENTS:

    3 cups chopped kumquats
    1 cup water
    6 1/2 cups sugar
    1 pkg Sure Jell or Certo

    DIRECTIONS:

    1. Prepare kumquats, half fruit and remove seeds, chop coarsely or slice thinly (Can be put through food chopper).

    2. Combine chopped kumquats, water, and Sure Jell.

    3. Add sugar and bring to a boil that cannot be stirred down.

    4. Continue to boil for one minute. Pour into sterile jars and seal.

    Note: Certo can be substituted for Sure Jell but you will need to follow the directions on the Certo package.

    Source: Kumquat Growers, Inc.

    
    
    If you found this post interesting or helpfull leaving me a comment would be much appreciated. Thanx Jeanne

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