2003 Consumer and Health News Releases
H-apple-y Halloween 2003 (Oct. 6, 2003)
Apples' roots in Halloween go back centuries to Celtic harvest-time traditions. Today, apples and apple foods like 100 percent juice and cider make tasty, healthy Halloween treats for the little tricksters. Features caramel apple recipe from Halloween Treats author Donata Maggipinto (used with permission; photography available.)
Australian Researchers Report Apples Linked to Reduced Asthma Risk (Sept. 16, 2003)
New research published in an American journal suggests apples are positively associated with a reduced risk of asthma; researchers point to the whole food, rather than particular nutrients, for health benefits. This is the latest of several studies to suggest apples may help maintain lung health.
2003 U.S. Apple Harvest Officially Gets Underway (Sept. 3, 2003)
The 2003 U.S. apple harvest is officially underway, and according to USApple, the skinny on this year's crop includes new varieties, convenient fresh-cut options — and weight loss news, among other recent research findings.
Apples May Promote Weight Loss (April 10, 2003)
The apple of the famed old health adage may also help reduce the feminine pear shape more rapidly, according to new Brazilian research.
