Anti-inflammatory Stewed Apples

Can apples really be anti-inflammatory?

Well, Dr Michael Ash in his research found two stewed apples per day can provide the same anti-inflammatory effect as 10-15g of steroids [1]. There are a few things in the apples such as polyphenols and pectin which is helpful – they help to build up good bacteria in the gut; important for loads of health reasons like boosting appropriate immune function, which regulates inflammation (at the core of all modern disease). 

So we think the answer is yes!

Please try to use organic apples - they are plentiful in the UK from late August to October - you will often see them to take for free if you walk near the right gardens! Once you make the stewed apples, they can be frozen -in jars.

We personally love to serve these with ground/chopped nuts/seeds, like almonds, brazils, flax and a sprinkling of cinnamon and ground ginger for that extra anti-inflammatory punch!

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