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It's a fruit so commonly consumed that it’s easy to overlook the unique health benefits of apples.
Apples contain a long list of antioxidants, which nutritionists claim have cancer-fighting and heart-supporting properties, and some of which also have a natural anti-inflammatory effect that’s particularly good news for the seven million people in the UK who suffer from arthritis.
Many of us take our joints for granted until they start to give us gyp, by which time significant damage may already have been done. But research shows a definite link between the food we eat and the severity of symptoms, so eating wisely may help delay or even prevent the onset of arthritis.
Quercetin, a compound that is found in apples – particularly red delicious – is known to have an anti-inflammatory effect. To take full advantage of the apple effect, don’t peel the skin – the quercetin is five times more concentrated in the apple’s skin than in the flesh.
And don’t confine yourself to chomping on raw apples – you can include them as an ingredient in many pork and sausage dishes, a Waldorf salad, muesli, crumbles, chutneys and scrumptious salads.
Savoury recipes with apples
Keep your bikini body with this wholesome, low-fat meal – great for maintaining a balanced diet.
Tuck into these fantastic autumnal flavours.
Although we think of chicken with wine in coq au vin, it tastes equally good with cider. Normandy chicken is an easy dish, ready in under an hour, which could convert you to the apple rather than the grape.
Apples make a wonderful foil for the salty meat and the crumbly cheese is an added bonus in this easy gammon recipe.
Bobotie is a popular South African dish of spiced minced meat baked with an egg-based topping.
Diana Henry's recipe is a wonderfully warming dish. Because it's a quick midweek dishes, bung it in the oven without browning the sausages first.
Sweet recipes with apples
These have the spicy flavour of Eccles cakes without the fatty pastry.
A delicious tart, by Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing, that you can make ahead.
Apple pie is a popular Sunday lunch dessert, but in summer so is ice cream. This recipe literally combines the two.
This delectable trifle is made using storecupboard and fridge staples.
This squidgy concoction is a real winner with children, so expect it to be met with enthusiastic approval.
This quick pancake recipe is great for breakfast, or as a pudding served with maple syrup and vanilla ice cream.
This moist apple cake is low in calories and saturated fat, which means you can afford to have two slices!
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