Fall brings with it a whole slew of things to be excited about—going back to school, tailgating, football and cool crisp air. Plus, Halloween, Thanksgiving and, of course, an entire line-up of healthy fall foods! Here are our four top picks for fall:Apples
Sweet and crunchy, apples provide a fantastic sweetness, no sugar necessary. When baked, they turn into the ultimate soft, sweet and chewy fall or winter comfort food. Plus, an apple a day may really keep the doctor away!
Reasons to take a bite:
Red Delicious, Granny Smith and Gala all rank in the top 20 of the USDA’s list of foods highest in polyphenol content per serving size.
You’ll help reduce your risk of cancer, thanks to apple’s flavonoids.
You’ll help to lower your cholesterol, thanks to pectin, apple’s soluble fiber.
The quercetin found in apples can help lower your risk of Alzheimer’s and lung, prostate and liver cancers.
Nutrient-boosting tip: Don’t peel the skin. According to the Dole Nutrition Institute, a medium-sized Red Delicious apple with the skin left on has about twice as much fiber and 45 percent more polyphenols than one that has been peeled.
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TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Upper Table Rock Run
I had time this afternoon for a longer run and hike, so I headed to the far side of Upper Table Rock. 5 miles of running, and 3 miles of power hiking and meandering on a combination of hills and flat ground, well maintained trails, winding rock strewn and overgrown trails, gravel road, and no trail at all, made for a great excursion!
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