http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm Expert advice on nutrition and physical activity. en-us Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:13:35 -0400 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:39:00 -0400 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss jrechtin@ojrsd.com jrechtin@ojrsd.com http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/10/23/Apples-Have-it-Goin-On An apple a day really may help keep the doctor away! Anyway, eating them is a step in the right direction. If your child says they do not like apples, try a different variety. There are about 60 varieties grown in Pennsylvania!Did you know local apples may taste better? Local fruit tends to get to us faster and not go through warehousing and treatments. Find local apples at farm markets, orchards, and local independent stores.October brings our district celebration to join the Great Apple Crunch while we work to bring attention to apples as a healthy choice for meals and snacks! What does it sound like when 450 students bite into an apple at the same time? EC students have done it!This year, MS students will "take a bite out of drugs and alcohol" during Red Ribbon Week. Other schools have apple tasting and apple events planned.It is a good time of year to key in on one healthy change, and this month it is apples. Get a great Apple Crisp Recipe right by following this link. I suggest making a double batch. apples Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:39:00 -0400 http://ojrfitforlife.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/10/23/Apples-Have-it-Goin-On