A DAY OF APPLES KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY
1) LOW-CALORIE FRUIT – A medium-sized apple contains just 95 calories and 0 grams of fat, according to the USDA.
2) WATER-RICH FRUIT – An apple is 85% water. Only 15% of the remaining ingredients are carbs, fat, and protein.
3) FIBER RICH FRUIT – Apple is high in fiber, which helps keep hunger pangs at bay and gives you a feeling of fullness.
4) FRUIT WITH A LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX – This is great news for those with high sugar levels. Apples are high in both soluble as well as insoluble fiber. High blood sugar levels can be balanced by a fiber-rich diet.
5) CONSTIPATION- The best fruit to cure constipation is the apple.
6) KEEP HEART DISEASES AWAY – Studies have shown that apples contain pectin which is good for your heart. Flavonoids in apples also reduce cholesterol levels.
Apples are not only great for weight loss but also reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases and illnesses. Research from 2004 entitled “Apple phytochemicals: Their health benefits” shows that the antioxidants, flavonoids, and carotenoids found in apples help to reduce the growth and spread of cancerous cells.
HOW TO CONSUME APPLES TO WEIGHT LOSS
* Raw
* Salad
* Stew OR Halwa
* Smoothies/Shakes/Slushes
BEST TIME TO EAT A APPLE
Eat the apple at breakfast, or within 1-2 hours of any major meal.
Apples can be used as a pre-workout snack.
DISCLAIMER
Avoid apple juice if you have high blood sugar. Apple juice is low in fiber, so it can make the condition worse. Fiber content alone is responsible for more than half the health benefits associated with an apple.
If you have Chronic Indigestion, be careful eating apples. The apple peel is very difficult to digest.