Pick a basket of apples, watch the calories peel away

Apples are one fruit still in the produce section of my supermarket. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, watermelon -- not so much. 'Tis the season for slim pickings when it comes to fresh fruit.

Apples aren't so bad. I really like them, actually -- they just usually take a back seat to my favorite berries when they're available -- so I figure it's high time I embrace apples, in of their multi-colored and flavored glory.

The experts at Woman's Day magazine say I should pick my own apples. Spend 30 minutes picking a basket of apples, they say, and I'll burn about 100 calories. Not incentive enough for you? How about this: Apples contain quercetin, an antioxidant that can ward off cancer, heart disease, and more.

Apples are looking tastier by the second. Don't you think? Check out this site for everything you need to know about apple picking.