Apple Nutrition In Your Daily Diet

By Jessie Atkinson


Did you know that Apples are one of the most popular fruits when it comes to the American diet? If they are not part of your daily diet then you are passing on some great health benefits.

Have you ever heard someone say an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Once you take a closer look at some of the health benefits of apples, you might see more clearly.

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.

Apples are also packed with health benefits, such as anti-cancer benefits. Apples are rich in flavonoids, especially the skins, which can help reduce the risks of breast cancer, liver cancer, colon cancer and others.

To add to that, the vitamins and minerals found in this wonderous fruit also help to lower the risk of diabetes, help in reducing cholesterol and they help to keep you in great shape. The fiber alone helps to rid your system of fats which also helps to stop plaque from building up and, it also helps in keeping blood sugars level.

It doesn't stop there either, they also help in protection against Parkinsons and Alzheimers, they also boost your immune system, they stop irritable bowel syndrome, prevent cataracts, help you to control your weight and give you a better overall smile. All of these benefits in one little fruit.

You can add these delicious fruits as part of your daily diet very easily due to the fact that they don't need any type of preparation. You don't need a spoon or a fork, just pick it up, wash it off and your ready to go. And if you want to change things up a little, you can add them to a fruit salad, or how about a side dish or better yet, you can make a great tasting all natural smoothie.

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.




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