In the News- Eating Apples and Pears May Reduce Stroke Risk

There is no better time than now to stock up on fall/winter fruits like apples and pears that are piling up in the produce department- eating them may lower your risk of stroke! Dutch researchers have just released a study that consuming white flesh fruits and veggies, namely apples and pears, even in small amounts could reduce stroke risk as much as nine percent! Check HERE for a quick summary of the research, and you can click HERE to see an abstract of the actual study published in the journal Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Feast of apples in my Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal, Nutty Fruit and Cheese Bites or Baked Apple recipes and try your pears in my Grilled Pear and Toasted Walnut Salad tossed in Honey Dijon Herbs de Provence Vinaigrette!