September is Alzheimer’s Awareness month as well as the
celebration of the superfood apples. So
Diane Collins, R.D. presented “Apples and Alzheimer’s” to the independent
living residents at Chelsea Retirement Community. She discussed the significance of Alzheimer’s
disease as well as how good nutrition can influence the disease state. There have been studies to support that
eating two apples a day can help delay the severity of Alzheimer, as well as decrease
side effects of Alzheimer’s such as anxiety, depression and mood swings with
people who already have the disease.
Prizes were given to residents who knew the answers to the questions “What
is the only apple native to the U.S.?” and”
How many apples does it take to make a gallon of cider?” Chef Scott prepared samples of his
specialty, Apple Cobbler and infused cinnamon apple water. Recipes were provided to residents on making
their own crock pot applesauce. The
residents enjoyed the event and one resident stated “This information is great,
it’s good to know it comes from reliable sources”. We hope you enjoy the recipes provided.
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Crock Pot Applesauce Recipe
Ingredients:
1/8 t fresh
nutmeg (optional)
Place the
water, ACV, cinnamon, and nutmeg in your crock pot. Core and quarter your apples.
I leave the skins on my apples, as they breakdown nicely in the crock pot. If
you do not desire the peels, then peel away. HOWEVER…please note that you are
losing a lot of great nutrition when you peel them (the peels house a great
deal of vitamins and minerals).
Toss the
apples into your crock pot and stir well so you coat the apples with the
cinnamon, nutmeg and ACV
Let the
apples cooked down for approximately 3-6 hours
Stir, plate
and enjoy!
Adapted from
scratchmommy.com
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