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An Apple A Day ...

I have a secret... I love apples... Green, fresh & cold apples!

I eat apples in the morning, on the way to take listings, on my way back from taking the listing, even as I'm walking into the restaurant to have lunch with fellow Realtors! LOL
My colleague Jen Lal has noticed my affinity for eating apples. To question 'why' is to ask why a Zebra has stripes... really...

Our apples are our great ideas,the ones that set us apart from the rest. I'm sure if we're like minded then you know what I mean! As Realtors we are continuously on the go, from here to there, getting to the office, getting to the appointment.
We time block and then we are left with the challenge of sticking to our schedule. If you erase you must replace. That sort of thing... and it doesn't stop, not even for a good idea

If you ask me the process we take with cultivating our ideas, and sharing them with others isn't too far off the idea of planting a seed and watching it grow!

Eat an apple, Save the core.
Plant the seeds. And grow some more.

We have the ability to effect each others lives through the way we conduct our businesses. While driving around our cities we come up with so many interesting and wonderful ideas for our businesses, our offices. Some of these thoughts would be better once shared.

Ten red apples grow on a tree, five for you and five for me.
Let us shake the tree just so, And ten red apples will fall below 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10.

Once an idea is shared there is MORE for everyone.
Even when everyone has taken a bite, there are still seeds left to be planted.

This is beginning to sound like I'm about to break out in song or something... and that wasn't my intention. Just my thoughts. Actually it's beginning to remind me of a play we did in grade 4, Johnny Appleseed.

Johnny Appleseed spent 49 years of his life in the American wilderness planting apple seeds. Johnny Appleseed's real name was John Chapman. He created apple orchards in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Ohio. After 200 years, some of those trees still bear apples.

Johnny Appleseed's dream was for a land where blossoming apple trees were everywhere and no one was hungry. A gentle and kind man, he slept outdoors and walked barefoot around the country planting apple seeds everywhere he went.

Johnny was a friend to everyone he met. Indians and settlers liked Johnny Appleseed. His clothes were made from sacks and his hat was a tin pot. He also used his hat for cooking. His favorite book was the Bible.

I have another secret... I love ideas... Wonderful, new & innovative ideas!

Howdya like them apples?!...

Posted by Katie Van Nes ~ Real Estate Consultant ~ Keller Williams Elite Realty on 01/14/2009 06:21 AM

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59 Comments on An Apple A Day ...

JAN

Oh I love Apples too! Good Blog... thanks for the bite!

Katie,

What a wonderful lesson to be learned from Johnny Appleseed. "After 200 years, some of those trees still bear apples."

Mike in Tucson

Patty: Thanks for commenting :)

Mike: Yes I know I was surprised to read that as well. There were many references to that fact one is http://www.heartlandscience.org/agrifood/pdf/japples.pdf

great post katie!

An apple a day keeps the doctor away? My love of fruit is banana. I eat 2-3 every day. I do mix in some apples and oranges now and then.

You are a very talented writer.

Give us more. Give us more.

Great Write Katie...I think I'm headed for the kitchen to grab my daily apple...I still believe in the myth an apple a day keeps the doctor away...and haven't been sick in years. :)

Hope you have a great day!

Shawn

Great post! Eat your fruit and you'll be healthier - at least that's what the doctor says! And if we follow your real estate tips, our business will be healthier, too! Thanks!

Katie - great blog! I love apples too, especially the red ones. Sharing info is how you create wealth that's more than monetary.

At last - someone who can articulate the wonders of this fruit. And there is a difference, as you know it the KINDS of apples. Apple is a very delicious fruits, liked by almost all the adults as well as kids. Apple tree originated in Asia and belongs to the Malus domestica species of the rose family Rosaceae. A very common adage, ‘An apple a day, keeps the doctor away, has been is use since centuries and aptly describes the benefits of eating the nutritious fruit. One of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, apple accords a number of health benefits to its consumers. As a proof of the statement, we have provided the nutritional value as well as nutrition benefits of the fruit in the following lines. Nutritional Value of Apples Given below is the nutritional value of one medium-sized, fresh apple:

Calcium - 10 mg
Calories - 81
Carbohydrate - 22 grams
Dietary Fiber - 5 grams
Folate - 4 mcg
Iron - 0.25 mg
Phosphorus - 10 mg
Potassium - 159 mg
Sodium - 0.00 mg
Vitamin A - 73 IU
Vitamin C - 8 mg
Soluble Fiber
Insoluble fiber

Health and Nutrition Benefits of Eating Apples

Apples are abundant in Quercetin, a flavonoid, which helps prevent the growth of prostate cancer cells.
Apples are said to help in slowing down ageing-related problems, avoiding wrinkles and promoting hair growth
Apples have been found to have a positive result on those suffering from risk of stroke, Type II diabetes and asthma.
Apples, because of the presence of flavonoids, inhibit the growth of carcinogenic substances in the bladder and thus, diminish the risk of bladder cancer, especially in smokers.
Eating apples has been long associated with improvement of the lung function.
Researches have suggested that apples may protect post-menopausal women from osteoporosis and may also increase bone density.
The antioxidants and flavonoids present in apples help in the reducing the risk of respiratory diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The fiber and phytonutrients present in apples help in the reduction of blood cholesterol and also improve bowel function. In fact, apple juice has been found to restrain the oxidation of the harmful cholesterol (LDL or low-density lipoprotein).
The phytonutrients present in the skin of apples have been found to inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells.
The presence of dietary fiber in apples helps in better digestion and also promotes weight loss.
Researches have also suggested that foods like apples, which contain flavonoids, might reduce the risk of lung cancer.

I love apple too. What I don't do is eat enough and I'm going to change that. Enjoyed your post. Thank you.

You know I really feel like going out and getting some green apples!

Yummy!!!

your friend in Charlottesville!

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The inspiration of this post is infectious and I have a bag of apples on my counter! I love to slice them and eat them with peanut butter!

A big thank you to Johnny Appleseed!

Very nice post and a good tie in to the business. And I learned abit more about apples than I prevoiusly knew. Thanks for the post

Katie, Great post. Why is it we teach our children to share with others, yet we tend to forget that as we grow older?

@Janice, I had no idea apples had calcium in them!!

I love the granny smiths, yummy ! I eat several a day also, I just leave them in the car except for today -5. They would freeze and turn into applesauce ! Great light hearted post.

I agree with the others. You are a very talanted writer.

Don

Great Blog to start the morning. I think I will have an apple for breakfast. The Green one look delicious.

Thanks for sharing.

Follow me on twitter!

Thanks for the insightful apple wisdom, its all about sharing and then it all comes back to us.. you are sooooooo right.. Me I love a really good crisp Washington Delicious!! The crackle when you bite into one is unlike anything else.

Good analogy Katie. Do you really eat apples often or was this strictly an analogy?

My favorite snack: a sliced Granny Smith apple with a tablespoon of 100% peanut butter to dip in, which I'm hard at work at my desk! So healthy! So crunchy!

Here's to a fellow apple lover, I agree to all of the above. Spread the love!

I love GREEN GRANNY SMITH apples!!! Always keep a bag of them close by!!! Thanks for the post

I love Macintosh computers... does that count?

Very good blog. Yes we plant the seeds everyday. thank you

http://www.westernmontanagrapevine.com

Very thoughtful post Katie! Great ideas, well written, I'm looking forward to more!!!

If it does'nt help my Golf Game, I do not eat it!

Fun post...nice way to think!

i think everyone likes 'dem' apples, I personall like green, Granny smith apples , not red, and any type of apple pie - and back to the post -- great attitude

The more we all share. The more learn, the more we all prosper. Thanks for sharing your apple.

Hi All I'm amazed at how many of you love apples. Yes I do really eat them all the time. I usually leave the house with three in the am... and there is a vege stand right by my office! There are several of you who eat them with PB! WOW I never would have thought of that. My grandpa used to slice them and wrap them in crepes with cinnamon sugar!

Great post - the more the share the more we grow! There is definitely enough to go around! Thanks for the thoughts!

Great post-thanks- it means a lot...different

Great post Katie! I'm all for sharing - not re-inventing the wheel!

Katie, I am with you in planting good seeds in the world, especially seeds of kindness. Great analogy with the apples.

Katie, this was fun to read. Sorry I have not run into you before. Are you going to Family Reunion? Let me know if you are so we can meet up.

I just read a book with my son about Johnny Appleseed a couple of months ago. Thank goodness he had the willing spirit and shared with so many.

hmmm....

Katie, this is making me want to run to Whole Foods and pick up a bunch of apples!

Katie, awesome post, very thoughtful. What you say is very accurate and in an even broader way than you know. It can be applied to our business and personal life. AND I LOVE APPLES TOO

thanks for the insights about Johnny Appleseeed!

I have found AR to be an apple tree full of fully ripe apples, truly.

Just like apples, no two individuals are identical although they might appear the same from a cursory glance. Sharing apples or ideas is a great way to build rapport with colleagues and clients. Thanks for a fine blog.

Katie,

great post. My favorite apples are green and crunchy. I think I like the tartness of the apples the best. I have a friend back in RI that likes to put salt on them.....

Katie: There is nothing wrong with an apple a day. Maybe more people should plant the seeds and share an apple a day

Katie - this is a very cool abstract post! Plant the seeds and sow the fruits of your labor down the road in time. But without planting those seeds, there shall be no fruit! (I love Pink Lady apples...and my new iMac of course!!!)

JAN

Katie a wonderful post indeed. I sure did learn a thing or two about what "planting seeds" in the real estate business is all about from your post. Thanks for sharing and how are things in Abby these days? I lived there for nearly 30 years and most of my family still resides there as well. Take care and happy blogging!

Hey Katie: Thanks for starting my day off nicely with this post to read. Ideas and sharing, trull the KW way!

Luv them apples !!!!!

... I'm gonna pick some more up at ShopRite this afternoon after reading this ...

Great post, great message ... nicely done Katie :o)

JAN

Randall: Thank you, your comments are much appreciated.

Laura: I like bananas as well with Peanut Butter... on bread

Lenn: Wow thanks for the compliment

Shawna: Thanks Darling, years with no sickness, amazing, I have children in preschool so no joy for me!

Bruce & Mary: Yes health in real estate is something that's a little uncommon. Unfortunately.

Tanya: Great comment, wealth creation is much more important that just making money.

Janice: WOW! Great info.... WOW!

Mark: Thanks, glad you enjoyed it

Charles from Charlottesville ~ I like the green ones too!

Caren: I keep mine in the fridge! Glad to be infectious!

Charlie: You are very welcome.

Barb: Thank you, yes, sharing is #1

Jane: I too leave them in my console of my truck. Funny, I like them cold but not -5!

Don: Thank you for the compliment. I love the written word, but this is the first time I've actually written myself in probably a decade...

Bryan: Glad to help your day off to the right start!

Gail: You are so very welcome

Marian: Yes I really do eat apples that much... Just ask Jennifer Lal!

Gretchen: Great snack.

Lubbock Homes: Thanks for stopping by.

Emily: It's only Green ones for me too

Alan: Yes! Mac's welcome!

Tom: Thank you - we are the only ones that will plant the seeds for tomorrow.

Amy: I'm working on more for you. Oddly enough, I get inspired to write quite late at night.

John: That's hilarious, what DO you eat that helps your golf game!???

Karen: Thank you

James: Thanks ~ attitude is one of the only things I have a say in!

Sharon: You're right, in this case, sharing is caring.

Becky: Your welcome.

Cindy: Thanks for the comment.

Rob: Your welcome, I agree you can't re-invent the wheel

Gary: I like that ~ ‘seeds of kindness' Nice

Missy: I enjoyed your profile and blog as well. I am for sure going to Family Reunion! Hope to see you there!

Erika: What a coincidence! Yes what a wonderful spirit Johnny had. He also had a great distrust in women from what I've read...

Dustin: Do share your thoughts... Is that a Hmmmm.... Or an Mmmmmm....

Patricia: Did you manage to buy some apples?

Kris: I like that ~ ‘even broader than I know'! Does that mean I'm wise beyond my years! LOL

Lise: You are very welcome

Chris: You are very correct about AR, just one big tree!

Roseann: What a great comment, thank YOU

Robert: Green is the best, and salt??? I have never heard that before.

Roland: You clever man, you hit the nail on the head! I would like to blog daily, hopefully there is an idea or two in there to be considered the equivalent of an ‘apple a day'!

Christine: I agree, show the love for the iMac! I don't have one, but would love one, I think the graphic work I try so hard to do might be easier on a Mac?!

Jason: Abbotsford is wonderful. It's been my hometown for nearly 30 years. Do you ever come here for a visit? Nice to see you, thanks for stopping by!

Scott: You are very welcome! And yes it is the KW and AR way eh!?

Sheldon: Thanks mate. Did you pick up them apples?

JAN

Katie, my entire family still resides in Abby so I am down there every couple of months or so. I will be down in February sometime, so perhaps I will look you up and we can chat some real estate. Hope you have a great 2009! Take care and happy blogging!

Jason: Sounds like a fantastic idea! You must know Abby well, you can find me at any Starbucks any given time of the day! ... LOL eating an apple... LOL! JK

Katie, I love that you have branded yourself with the apple as part of your identity, very clever indeed! Perhaps, I should consider a peach as new branding, I can see it now ..."Life is just peachy with Jason Neumann on your side!" LOL! Starbucks you say!?! A woman after my own coffee tastes. Take care and have a great evening!

Jason: Thanks! I would definitely go with peaches for your branding... lol... The Okanagan has great peaches right!?

JAN

Katie that was SUPERB! Congrats on the FEATURE that is so deserved - is fresh, crisp, tasty and very refreshing - just like you!

Thanks Liz! Nice to see you on here!

JAN

I once sat on an apple core in Katie's car - it left a nice round apple core wet spot on my pants :) She really does eat them all the time! Awesome post Katie! Keep up the great work :)

Oh Jen! That makes me laugh, there is a reason why the apple core was on my seat! LOL I'd rolled down the window to chuck it out when driving down the back roads to meet you for coffee, BUT I rolled down the back window... sure enough it hit my passenger side window and landed on the seat. I chuckled to myself, thinking I will grab that when I stop to get Jen, but forgot all about it in the dark. I laughed but didn't think you found it quite as funny as I did :) you're the best Jen.

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