Author: Irene Pastore

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Easy Recipe for Iron Skillet Apple Pie

November 6, 2024

Iron Skillet Apple Pie Recipe

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 refrigerated 9-inch pie crusts, divided
  • 5 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place butter in a large cast-iron skillet; place in oven while preheating until melted, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir brown sugar into melted butter; return to oven until bubbling, about 5 minutes.
  3. Gently lay 1 pie crust on top of brown sugar mixture, without pressing down; arrange apple slices on top of crust.
  4. Combine white sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a bowl; sprinkle over apple slices. Place remaining pie crust over apple slices; cut slits in top crust for ventilation. Seal top and bottom crusts together.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until top crust is lightly browned, about 45 minutes.

Recipe Source: www.allrecipes.com

Weight Loss: Protect Your Spine and Health

November 4, 2024

Too Much Weight Puts Pressure on Your Spinal Discs

As you get older you want to avoid common health issues that are associated with the aging process. Consider weight loss as preventive medicine.

Normal Spinal Discs

There are a lot of good reasons to lose weight. Spinal health is one of them. This post will help you make the connection between getting rid of excess pounds to keep your spine in good shape.

To the right is a picture of a human spine. The spine is made up of bones called vertebrae. In between the vertebrae are small pillows called discs. They act as cushions in between the vertebrae. Inside the disc is a jelly-like substance, while the exterior is comprised of tougher material.

Herniated Spinal Disc

Excess weight puts undue pressure on the spinal discs and causes wear and tear. This may cause a disc to rupture. Most likely you will suffer pain and need medical care. The pain prevents you from participating in much needed physical activity to help you lose unwanted weight.

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