Apples are one of the few fruits that do find their way into the average American diet. If you don't currently eat apples, you may be doing your body a disservice.
You may better understand the saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" after reading the following facts and health benefits of apples.
With a wide variety to choose from it is easy to have one or two favorites. There's the granny smith, the gala, fuji and more, some are sweet and some are tart. Either way they are a great tasting fruit.
An interesting fact, apples are of the Rose family of plants and are round and usually have green, red or pink colored skins. You can eat them raw or as some people do, bake them into a pie.
They're loaded with health benefits too, did you know that apples are rich in flavonoids? They help to reduce the risks of cancers such as breast cancer, colon cancer, liver cancer, and others.
Also the vitamins and minerals found in this awesome fruit help to lower cholesterol and reduce your risks of diabetes. The fiber found in this fruit does an incredible job of keeping blood sugars level, it also binds together with fats and helps to remove them from your system, which in turn helps to stop plaque build up.
Apples also do a lot more for your overall health and looks - such as keeping your smile healthier, stopping the formation of gallstones, helping to protect you from Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, stopping irritable bowel syndrome, boosting up your immune system, preventing cataracts, and helping you get control of your weight. No wonder your mother always told you to eat your apples!
Apples are easy to add to your daily diet as they come in a wide variety and can be eaten without any preparation or utensils. If you want to jazz things up a little you can try eating your apples with a slice of strong cheese, slice them up into a fruit salad with a little honey and lemon, cook them into savory side dishes or even tossed into juicers or blenders for delicious fruit juices and smoothies.
They should be at the top of the list as far as which fruits to add to your consumption. Hopefully now, you might take a little more interest in Apples.
You may better understand the saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" after reading the following facts and health benefits of apples.
With a wide variety to choose from it is easy to have one or two favorites. There's the granny smith, the gala, fuji and more, some are sweet and some are tart. Either way they are a great tasting fruit.
An interesting fact, apples are of the Rose family of plants and are round and usually have green, red or pink colored skins. You can eat them raw or as some people do, bake them into a pie.
They're loaded with health benefits too, did you know that apples are rich in flavonoids? They help to reduce the risks of cancers such as breast cancer, colon cancer, liver cancer, and others.
Also the vitamins and minerals found in this awesome fruit help to lower cholesterol and reduce your risks of diabetes. The fiber found in this fruit does an incredible job of keeping blood sugars level, it also binds together with fats and helps to remove them from your system, which in turn helps to stop plaque build up.
Apples also do a lot more for your overall health and looks - such as keeping your smile healthier, stopping the formation of gallstones, helping to protect you from Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, stopping irritable bowel syndrome, boosting up your immune system, preventing cataracts, and helping you get control of your weight. No wonder your mother always told you to eat your apples!
Apples are easy to add to your daily diet as they come in a wide variety and can be eaten without any preparation or utensils. If you want to jazz things up a little you can try eating your apples with a slice of strong cheese, slice them up into a fruit salad with a little honey and lemon, cook them into savory side dishes or even tossed into juicers or blenders for delicious fruit juices and smoothies.
They should be at the top of the list as far as which fruits to add to your consumption. Hopefully now, you might take a little more interest in Apples.
About the Author:
About the author: Jessie Atkinson addresses apple nutrition at Apple Nutrition. Jessie also takes a glimpse at avocado nutrition at Avocado Nutrition.