Just in time for Apples! I can't say how much I LOVE an apple! It is most likely my favorite fruit on the planet!! And luckily we are just in season for them now! Starting in August and running all the way through late October, apples are the perfect fall treat! Whether they have peanut butter, caramel, or they are just plain... an apple is just simply DELICIOUS.
An Apple a Day.
Apples contain TONS of antioxidants that stimulate the liver to remove harmer LDL cholesterol (BAD cholesterol) from the blood.They also help break down the LDL's in your blood by 20%... the longer it takes for LDL in your arteries to break down, the less plaque formation. Less plaque= less chance of atherosclerosis, less chance of hypertension, and more chance of a happy artery! Pretty critical in fighting heart disease if you ask me!!
Apples contain both types of fiber. As with most types of fruits, the skin will contain insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber provides the bulk in your intestinal track, holding water to quickly cleanse and move food through your digestive system (this is what keeps you full). So, make sure to eat the apples with the skin on! Not only will you get insoluble fiber, but just beneath the skin is about half of the vitamin C. Inside the apple you will find a nice, crispy, center! This is full of soluble fiber which helps prevent cholesterol buildup and lowers blood sugar. Americans consume less than 50% of the daily recommended serving of fiber and just one apple provides 3 grams of fiber (10% of your daily recommended).
My Food Cures book says try and eat mostly Red Delicious, Ida Red Apples, and Northern Spy. These 3 contain the most antioxidants!
A healthy snack!
According to Livestrong: "One medium apple contains slightly fewer calories than a large apple. A medium apple around 3 inches in diameter has 95 calories. It contains the same vitamins and minerals as a large apple but in smaller amounts."
Livestrong
Happy Thursday!
Week is almost over,
hang in there! :o)
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