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A+snacksTreat your kids to an apple a day with seven ideas they'll want to bite into.

1. Greek dippers: dip apple slices in nonfat or low-fat Greek vanilla yogurt.

2. SUNNY sLiCes: Core an apple, then cut into 1-inch-thick rounds. spread each slice with your favorite nut butter, then top each slice with raisins or dried cranberries.

3. p-NUttY appLe staCker: Core

an apple, cut it into thin slices and place a dollop of peanut butter between each slice so kids can share for a snack.

4. Cheddar pops: thread bite-size apple chunks onto ice-pop sticks or toothpicks with pointy ends removed, alternating with cubes of reduced-fat cheddar cheese.

5. CottaGe appLe: Chop apple into bite-size pieces and mix into low-fat cottage cheese.

6. appLe bUNdLes: Wrap each quarter of an apple with a strip of low-fat turkey lunch meat.

7. haYstaCk appLes: Cut an apple into matchstick-size sticks and toss with low-fat, thick-cut lunch meat ham cut into similar size sticks.

extend the life of yourpumpkins by followingthe tips below.

Flu ShotSAsk the publix phArmAcist

Guts, be gone. Remove all the stringy flesh inside.

Mix up an elixir. Spray cut surfaces with a 10% bleach solution (1 tablespoon bleach in ½ cup + 1 tablespoon water) followed by a cold rinse to prevent the spread of bacteria.

Just like with vampires, protect from direct sunlight by moving it inside the house during the day.

Save the candles for a stormy night. Instead, light the inside with a flashlight or anything with minimal heat to delay decay.

michael Gregory, pharm.D, pharmacy manager at the treasure coast plaza publix in vero beach, florida, answers your questions about flu shots.

Q Does the flu vaccine really work?

the Centers for disease Control and prevention (CdC) says the flu shot is the best way to prevent the flu. although vaccinations are not

viruses of that season, takes about 10 to 14 days to reach full effectiveness.

Q Who should have a flu shot? Is there anyone

who shouldn’t? the CdC recommends everyone age 6 months and older get the flu vaccine. it is highly recommended for young children, older adults, people with chronic health condi-tions (such as lung, heart and kidney disease and those with diabetes), pregnant women

a 100 percent guarantee, getting the shot can often make symptoms milder and lower the risk of complica-tions from the flu. the vac-cine, which protects against the most common influenza

and health care workers. people allergic to eggs or who have had serious reactions to vaccinations in the past should check with their doctor. Certain medical conditions also prohibit a person from getting the shot. discuss with your doctor or publix pharmacist if the vaccine is a good idea for you.

Q Why wait? Want your shot today?

skip the crowded waiting rooms and stop by your nearest publix pharmacy for a flu shot.

saving face

Take the edge off until dinnertime by pairing antioxidant-rich apples with nutritious proteins. You'll breathe a little easier knowing your kids are snacking on something good.

After all the time spent carving pumpkins, you want 'em to last longer than the candy corn. Keep jack-o' smiling with these tips from Auburn professor of horticulture Joe Kemble, Ph.D.

Get ready:• Dress kids in bright colors

and creatively placed reflective tape.

• Stick to costumes that are flame-resistant and keep kids away from candlelit jack-o'-lanterns and luminaries.

• Make costumes ankle-length or shorter to prevent tripping.

• Use makeup rather than masks, which can block a child’s vision.

teach younG trick- or-treaterS to: • Cross streets only with an

adult and only after looking both ways.

• Walk—don’t run—from house to house so no one trips or bumps into something they can’t see.

• Carry a flashlight.• Stop only at houses with

lights on, and never go inside anyone’s home unless you're with them.

• Bring candy home for you to check before they eat it.

safetY iN disGUiseProtect your costumed kids so their Halloween adventure is a real treat.

tip to keep apples from turning brown, brush cut surfaces with lemon juice.

first Bites

Crisp, juicy apples are at season's peak during the months of october and November.

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