Apples are a fall favorite

October is, by many accounts, the best month of the apple season. Markets feature multiple varieties in October, bursting with flavor ranging from sweet to tart.

Referred to by many nutritionists as a “powerhouse food,” apples are high in fiber and Vitamin C. Low in calories, apples have no fat or cholesterol and only a trace of sodium. Considered an antioxidant food, it’s optimal to eat both the meat of the apple and the skin for maximum benefit.

Day trips to Julian (east of Ramona in San Diego County) and Oak Glen (above Yucaipa in San Bernardino County) are popular with families this time o...