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Give Your Health a Boost with an Apple a Day

Published 5/6/09 By Kim Daugherty       www.associatedcontent.com

We've all heard the old adage, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." But is there scientific proof to the health benefits of eating apples? Apples have shown to have a number of health benefits, for everything from promoting hair growth and improving memory to keeping life-threatening cancers at bay.
Whether you are drinking apple juice every morning for breakfast or grabbing an apple for a healthy afternoon snack, you will see a significant improvement in your long term health and even in your appearance simply by adding an apple a day to your regular diet.
Looking Good! Eating apples or apple products on a regular basis have shown to add vibrancy to your appearance. The International Union of Nutritional Sciences published a study earlier this decade that showed eating apples, as well as other fruits, vegetables, and olive oil, on a regular basis had protective results on the damaging effects of the sun on our skin.
Apples have also been shown to have a chemical compound that promotes healthy hair growth. While it's not clear yet if apples improve hair growth in areas of the human scalp that have already shown signs of balding, it does promote hair growth in parts of the scalp that currently have hair growth.
Staying Healthy! It's not a secret that apples are rich in antioxidants, those naturally occurring compounds that protect our bodies from harmful free radicals. Free radicals are a by-product of our own body processes and cannot be avoided. But you can fight their effects by eating more apples!
Antioxidants, naturally found in high quantities in apples, have been scientifically proven by research scientists around the globe to reduce the physical degeneration of our mental processes, and have been shown to be especially helpful in combating the onset of Alzheimer's. Antioxidants also promote longevity in our motor skills as we age.
Eating apples regularly has shown in studies to protect people from cancers of the bladder, prostate, and lungs due to their high content of dietary flavonoids, an agent believed to have an effect on carcinogenic environmental factors. Eating apples regularly has also been proven to decrease the incidence of breast, colon, and liver cancers.

Apples are a fruit that have been found through medical studies to promote heart and cardiovascular health as well. For the human population, apples are a major source of quercetin, a chemical that has been shown to decrease the risk of thrombotic stroke. The flavonoids in apples have also been shown to decrease coronary disease and the rate of heart attacks in a medical study conducted in Finland.
Studies conducted for almost three decades have proven conclusively that consuming apples or apple products on a regular basis also reduces
your cholesterol level. Another flavonoid in apples has been found to protect post-menopausal women from osteoporosis by increasing bone density. Those coping with diabetes will also benefit from consuming apples. The pectin in apples has been shown to reduce the need for insulin the body, making the disease easier to manage.

Breathe Easy. Many studies have been conducted over the years to research the health benefits of consuming apples in association with respiratory health, and the studies ae conclusive. Apples consumed during pregnancy have been shown to reduce the rate of asthma in those children. For children with asthma, drinking apple juice has resulted in significantly less wheezing. Apples have also been medically proven to reduce the onset of some types of lung cancer. And in recent medical studies, apples have also been scientifically proven to improve lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease when ingested in its solid fruit form.
The scientific research has proven time and time again that there are significant health effects for eating the proverbial apple a day.

So the next time you're craving a healthy snack, reach for an apple!

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Stop by the Leasing Office on Monday, September 13th, 2010 for an after school snack of popcorn! Plus, one lucky winner will receive a FREE MOVIE TICKET hidden in their popcorn! This Resident Appreciation  Event is for ALL RESIDENTS!

We look forward to seeing you!

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We apologize for any inconvenience. Have a safe & enjoyable Labor Day!

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September 1, 1985 - Almost 75 years after the Titanic sank, an American-French expedition force located the wreck on the ocean floor 12,200 feet down, about 350 miles southeast of Newfoundland, Canada.
September 2, 1969 - The first ATM (automatic teller machine) was
made available to the public at Chemical Bank in Rockville Center in New York. September 7, 1921 - The first Miss America pageant was held in Atlantic City, NJ.
September 9, 1956 - Ed Sullivan hosted the first appearance of Elvis Presley on television.
September 11, 2001 - Over 3000 people were killed in the worst terrorist attack in U.S. History when four planes were hijacked and crashed into the World Trade Center Towers in New York City, into the Pentagon, and in a field in Pennsylvania.
September 12, 1954 - “Lassie” premiered on television.
September 20, 1973 - Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in the nationally televised “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match in three straight sets.
September 22, 1903 - A patent was filed by Italo Marchiony for the ice cream cone.
September 25, 1981 - Sandra Day O’Connor became the first female Justice of the Supreme Court.
September 26, 1960 - The first televised presidential debate occurred between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy.
September 29, 1986 - The space shuttle Discovery launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the first American manned flight since the Challenger tragedy in 1986.

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Here is just a brief list of Cleveland area apply farms! I found all this information at www.allaboutapples.com, ohioapples.com and www.cleveland.about.com. Make sure to check out these websites and/or the individual websites for more information about all the farms including hours, specialities, etc. We have a bonus 5th page with this Newsletter for some delicious apple recipes for all those apples you will be bringing home!

Hillside Orchard & Farm Market Spiegelberg Orchards
2397 Center Road 6161 Middle Ridge Road
Hinckley, OH Lorain, OH
(330) 225-4748 (440) 233-6083
www.hillsidefarmfresh.com

McDowell Orchards Burnham Orchards
50603 State Route 113 8019 Route 113
Amherst, OH Berlin Heights, OH
(440) 988-8405 (440) 588-2138
www.millerorchardsltd.com,  www.burnhamorchards.com

Miller’s Apple Hill Farm Heavenly Hill Farm
50549 State Route 113 18375 State Road
Amherst, OH North Royalton, OH
(440) 965-7077 (440) 237-8708
www.millersapplehill.com

Pick ‘n Save Orchard Royalton Farms
1222 Ledge Road 16393 State Road
Medina, OH North Royalton, OH
(330) 239-1480 (440) 582-2617
www.picknsaveorchard.com

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Healthy Living Tip—September

With shorter days just around the corner, it is important to try to keep the changing season from affecting your sleep patterns. One easy way is to synchronize your sleep with the changing daylight hours. Within five minutes of waking, try to get some exposure to bright, outside light. This should
last for about 30 minutes. A morning walk or even eating your breakfast by a sunny window can do the trick. Your body will respond by becoming more
alert. At night, avoid bright light in the two to three hours before bedtime.
This allows your body to become sleepy more naturally.

The fist day of Autumn is

September 22nd, 2010 & there is

SO MUCH to do around the area!

Cedar Valley Settlers Celebration & Music Festival Sunday, September 19th from 11am—5:30pm, Frostville Museum & Rocky River Nature Center
Rocky River Reservation - North Olmsted THIS IS A FREE EVENT!
Visit www.clemetparks.com for more info!

10th Annual Dog Day Afternoon at Peterson Pool

Corner of Clague & Hilliard in Clague Park Time to let the dogs have their day in the pool! This event will take place on Saturday, September 4th at 1pm. Bring your dog and let him/her splash, swim & frolic with the other dogs! Prizes & surprised are in store! Donations of $2 will benefit the

Westlake Animal Shelter.

Internet Tidbit

Over 20,000 new consumer electronic products are introduced to the marketplace each year, so it is not wonder that searching for that new camera, laptop, or DVD player can seem daunting. Next time you need a new electronic
gadget, visit Retrevo.com first. This free website is one of the largest consumer electronics shopping and review sites online. It uses artificial intelligence technology to aggregate product information, reviews, and articles from across the internet. Information is gathered from blogs, forums, websites, and manufacturers to provide up-to-date shopping advice. In addition, they offer services like the ability to find user manuals for thousands of products and a value map, which shows the best value for your money.

Westlake Early Childhood PTA

The Westlake Early Childhood PTA is an inspiring organization for families with children ages six and under. We're associated with various public and private schools in the greater Westlake community — and our members live not only in Westlake, but in its surrounding communities as well.
WECPTA has LOTS to offer both your children and your entire family. From our playgroups to our field trips, our community service efforts to our Babysitting Co-op — we are dedicated to providing activities and events to enrich the lives of our members. Join us on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 7pm for our first
meeting of the year. We promise an interactive night of meeting new people and learning about our group. We meet at Porter Library. After the meeting, we will be going to Cheesecake Factory for some yummy desserts! For more information, visit www.wecpta.org.

Check out these website for
more fun filled activities for all ages!

www.clemetparks.com (Cleveland Metroparks)
www.cleveland.com
www.patcatans.com
ww.cityofwestlake.org
www.lensc.org (Lake Erie Nature & Science Center)
www.clevelandwest.macaronikid.com
www.kidburst/com/cleveland

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Refer a friend to Westchester Townhomes. when they sign a 12-month lease, move-in by August 31st, 2010 and use your name as a referral, you
will receive a $250 rent credit!*

* Must move-in by September 30th, 2010.
* Offer subject to change.

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Apple Dip
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Stir together the cream cheese, brown sugar, & vanilla extract until the sugar has dissolved,
and mixture is smooth.

Country Apple Dumplings
2 Large Granny Smith apples, peeled & cored 1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Mountain Dew 1 cup butter
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
2. Cut each apple into 8 wedges and set aside. Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles.
Roll each apple wedge in crescent roll dough starting at smallest end. Pinch to
seal and place in baking dish.
3. Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in the sugar and cinnamon. Pour over the apple
dumplings. Pour Mountain Dew over the dumplings.
4. Bake 35-45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

All American Apple Pie
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold milk 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white sugar
6 Fuji apples, cored & sliced 1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. To make crust: In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, oil, milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar & salt until evenly blended. Pat mixture into a 9 inch pie pan, spreading the dough evenly over the bottom and up sides. Crimp edges of the dough around the perimeter.
3. To make filing: Mix together 3/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, cinnamon, & nutmeg. Sprinkle over apples & toss to coat. Spread evenly in unbaked pie shell.
4. To make topping: Using a pastry cutter, mix together 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar & butter evenly distributed & crumbly texture. Sprinkle over apples.
5. Put pie in

The following recipes were found at http://www.allrecipes.com.

Make sure to check them out for tons more recipes!