The Washington Post reports that two studies found that
apple consumption increased substantially when the fruit was served to school kids pre-sliced.
Not exact matches
Mark Seetin, director of regulatory and industry affairs for the U.S.
Apple Association said that while school lunches were a «significant contributor» to
increased consumption, «When a company as big as McDonald's helps promote something, it not only boosts sales, but also really raises public awareness.»
The next step is to
increase our
consumption of anti-inflammatory foods like fatty fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel, and sardines), fruits (strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and
apples), leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, turmeric, and ginger.
Consumption of dried plums significantly
increased the bone mineral density of ulna and spine in comparison with dried
apple.
According to one study published in the Natural Medicine Journal,
consumption of dried plums significantly
increased the bone mineral density of ulna and spine when compared to dried
apple (30).
For instance, one study found a link between
increased consumption of white fruits like
apples and pears and lower stroke risk, but found no link for yellow and orange fruits.
The benefits of
increased consumption were greater for fruits than for vegetables and strongest for berries,
apples / pears, tofu / soy, cauliflower, and cruciferous and green leafy vegetables.
Although
Apple has faced backlash this year concerning children's
increased dependence on smartphones and tablets, the company's latest announcements show the tech giant is trying to emphasize the importance of meaningful tech time as opposed to passive
consumption.