An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
As the old saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. We all know that apples are good for us, but what are the specific health benefits of these deliciously healthy fruits? Turns out there are a lot of them. Discover tasty ways to add this superfood to your meal plan with some of our best apple recipes, and learn more about the health benefits of this healthful fruit below.
You’ll love these APPLE RECIPES:
Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Cinnamon Apple Smoothie
Baked Apple Chips
Clean Eating Apple Pie
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THE TOP 4 REASONS TO EAT APPLES:
1. Apples Lower Cholesterol
According to new research from Florida State University, apples are a “miracle fruit”. They lower cholesterol to fight heart disease, which happens to be the number one killer in both men and women.
“In addition to their cardiovascular benefits, there’s some evidence that apples help regulate blood sugar and control appetite, protect against cancer, and safeguard the lungs.”[1]
2. Apples Promote Bone Health
Apples also help keep your bones strong. They help immensely when it comes to bone protection due to their Boron content.[2]
3. Apples May Prevent Ashtma
Apple juice may help children with asthma wheeze less. Studies show that children who drank apple juice on a daily basis did not wheeze as much as those who didn’t drink it as often. (Just please use organic apple juice to avoid possible excess arsenic [3])
4. Apples Can Help You Lose Weight
And as for weight loss, a Brazilian study showed that women who ate 3 apples a day lost more weight that those who did not.
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Sources referenced:
[1] WebMd
[2] WebMd
[3] News Story
