An apple a day? Snacking on apples rather than eating sugary candy or drinking sugary drinks is a great way to practice a healthy lifestyle! Apples are rich in soluble fiber - the fiber that absorbs and eliminates bad cholesterol from the body and may also play a role in preventing gallstones. Apples also contain insoluble fiber, beneficial for digestion and a feeling of fullness to help curb the appetite between meals. Pigments in the apple peel contain health-protecting compounds called flavonoids, and the Vitamin C found just under the peel promotes wound healing and immune health. Apples also provide potassium beneficial for heart health. Did you know eating an apple even stimulates saliva production in the mouth, which helps reduce levels of bacteria linked to tooth decay?
Posted on: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:00:01 +0000
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