The US Apple Association (USApple) has commended the Obama Administration for promoting healthy eating by placing large bowls of apples throughout the White House.
The apples were prominently featured during the opening segment of “Inside the Obama White House,” which is airing in multiple segments this week on NBC and MSNBC.
“Any way you slice it, apples are good for your health,” said USApple president and CEO Nancy Foster in a press statement. “Researchers around the world continue to uncover the apple’s nutritive power and increasingly important role in preventing disease and combating the onset of life-threatening ailments. The US apple industry is thrilled to see President Obama’s enthusiastic endorsement of this most American of fruits.”
To encourage President Obama and his family to enjoy more apples and apple products, Ms Foster shared tasty apple recipes developed by creative chefs on behalf of the American apple industry.
“Not only are apples perfect for the on-the-go pace at The White House, they are delicious in the center of the plate as part of a healthy meal. Recipes sent to the White House include tuna apple wraps, apple tortellini salad, apple-green bean-bell pepper salad and shrimp with Oriental ginger apple barbecue sauce.”
Ms Foster praised the President and Mrs Obama for their commitment to increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables as important to health and good nutrition. The Administration’s support for providing greater access to fruits and vegetables and more produce in school meals and other federal programs are positive for Americans and America’s apple growers.
When planting the new White House garden, Mrs Obama told children present that “when you go to school…make sure in your lunches you have an apple…” and she called fruits and vegetables “brain food.”
Led by NBC News anchor Brian Williams, “Inside the Obama White House” began airing Tuesday 2 June and since has aired nightly in segments on NBC and daily on MSNBC.
The spotlight on apples occurred 10:35 minutes into the first segment. The full program can be viewed online.
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