Pink lady apples are a branded and licensed name
for an apple that comes out of Australia. It was named after a grower by the
name of Cripps who crossed a Lady William apple and a Golden delicious apple to
combine the best feature of both apples. The apple is crisp and sweet. Pink
Lady apples must meet strict specifications in terms of sugar content,
firmness, color and environmentally friendly production methods.
A symbol of love, Pink Ladies have been marketed
for their distinct color of soft pink with a soft green background making it
the symbol of glamour and femininity. Pink ladies receive special advertising
during Valentine’s Day.
Pink Ladies grow in both the northern and
southern hemisphere making them available all year round. Crisp and sweet, they
have a unique flavor that has become a favorite in Europe, as well as, the
United States. Only about 10 years old they have gained worldwide recognition.
Because it is a symbol of love, along with
marking valentine’s day, it is also promoted as a warm and inviting treat as
winter approaches and a light and delicate snack in the midst of summer. Pink
Ladies can be eaten as a fruit, added to salads or cooked into a dessert.
Apples have long been a symbol of love. At her
wedding to Zeus, Gaia supplied apples to Hera signifying long love and union.
Dionysus, the Greek God of Wine, offered apples to woo Aphrodite and win her
love. In many cultures the apple has played a role in determining and
establishing love.
We’ve all heard that an apple a day will keep the
doctor away. That’s because apples are a good source of vitamin C, which aid
the immune system and a good source of phenols which reduce cholesterol.
Although not a great source of fiber, it is also believed that apples help to
reduce tooth decay and kill bacteria. Cornell University researchers suggest
that the quercetin found in apples protects brain cells against Alzheimer’s
disease.
It’s important to note that most of the health
benefits of apples in found in the skin so it is important to eat the whole
apple including the skin. Although not the most exotic of fruits apples are
widely loved by most people.
Our pink lady with her soft pink color and shaded
green background is the color of the heart chakra. This symbol of the heart makes the Pink Lady
romantic, passionate and light hearted; she is therefore, a symbol of
love.
Doctor Lynn
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