2007 Consumer and Health News Releases
Keep Holiday Stress at Bay with an Apple a Day (November 30, 2007)
An apple or two a day just might be the boost of energy needed to make it through what is for many a hectic time of year. While the holidays may be joyful, they also bring crowded malls, traffic nightmares and those last minute trips to buy a new strand of lights. When energy is low and stress is high, it's tempting to grab a handful of green and red candy. Why not instead reach for a nutrient-rich green or red apple for a quick pick-me-up?
Study Shows Apples Flavonols Prevent and Reduce Risk of Pancreatic Cancer (October 3, 2007)
Eating flavonol-rich foods like apples may help reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer, says a team of international researchers. Quercetin, found naturally in apples and onions, has been identified as one of the most beneficial flavonols in preventing and reducing the risk of pancreatic cancer. Although the overall risk was reduced among the study participants, smokers who consumed foods rich in flavonols had a significantly greater risk reduction.
Apples and Liver, Colon and Breast Cancer (June 6)
Research out of Cornell University suggests phytochemicals, abundantly found in the apple peel, appear to kill or inhibit the growth of 3 types of cancer cells: breast, colon and liver. Source: R.H. Liu, X "Triterpenoids Isolated from Apple Peels Have Potent Antiproliferative Activity and May Be Partially Responsible for Apple's Anticancer Activity," Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 30 May 2007.
Eating Apples During Pregnancy Reduces Risk for Childhood Wheezing, Asthma (April 5)
Eating apples while pregnant may give new meaning to an apple a day keeping the doctor away. Compelling new research has concluded that mothers who eat apples during pregnancy may protect their children from developing asthma later in life.
Apple Consumers Reap Heart-Health Benefits Thanks to Flavonoid Content (March 15, 2007)
Apples may prove to be a winner when it comes to reducing the risk of heart disease, says a new study of more than 34,000 women. In this study, flavonoid-rich apples were found to be one of three foods (along with red wine and pears) that decrease the risk of mortality for both coronary heart disease (CHD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) among post-menopausal women, The findings were published in the March 2007 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Apples In The Spotlight For American Heart Month (February 5, 2007)
February is American Heart Month and The Art Institute of Washington is partnering with the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) to create new and exciting ways for consumers to add apples to their diets. Apples are high in antioxidants, which have been linked to better heart health. On February 20th, "Apple Day" will inspire culinary arts students to create original recipes using apples that demonstrate their knowledge of healthy cooking as part of their curriculum in the American Regional Cuisines class taught at the college. The 25 students competing will be judged on creativity, taste, presentation and nutritional value.
