Apples stay fresh in the refrigerator for six months or more, so they are great to keep on hand.
In a previous post I mentioned that MyMoneyPicture helped me discover how much I was spending on groceries every month. I was stunned so much of my income was going towards something I never considered could be an issue. It is a perfect example of how thoughtless spending can be so insidious, and how MyMoneyPicture can make such a difference.
One issue I had was I had started buying more fresh produce in an attempt to improve my health. However, much of the produce spoiled before I had a chance to eat it. Shopping for groceries more often and just buying food for a few days at a time helped. But so did the humble apple.
An apple can stay fresh in the refrigerator for six months or more. And it is such a versatile item to have on hand. You can bite into one raw for a healthy snack, or you can slice them to eat with peanut butter or hummus.
My favorite thing, when I want a mealette (more than a snack, less than a meal) is to quarter an apple, top with goat cheese and cinnamon, and bake for 20-30 minutes in a toaster oven.
Baked apples topped with goat cheese and cinnamon. A delicious combination of mildly sweet and savory.
Apples usually cost well under $1 and are less than 100 calories. They are a great source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, with 4 grams of total fiber in a medium apple. And they contain vitamin C, potassium, and phytochemicals.
I have made this nutritious, versatile and economical item a staple of my diet, and it has helped cut my grocery bill in half.
