Hello again! This morning, as I sat in the kitchen eating breakfast, I was wondering what the inspiration for this week’s blog would be. As expected, inspiration was in short supply. I continued to search my brain as I munched down the remainder of my Greek yogurt and chopped apple and behold…this week’s blog was born!
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
Greek yogurt and apple sounds a little lackluster and it is. Sometimes I add insult to injury by mixing in a bit of low-fat cottage cheese, some chia seeds, a few nuts that I have on hand and maybe a little honey or monk fruit sweetener. I smoosh it all together and that is normally breakfast. Why would I eat that? Because it is good for me!
AN APPLE A DAY
Remember the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away?” Well, it seems there is specific meaning behind that statement because there is truth behind it. The fact is that apples are good for us. Why? Glad you asked.
APPLE FACTS
What exactly does an apple have to offer? Healthone.com offers the following information.
- Calories: 95
- Carbs: 25 grams
- Fiber : 4 grams
- Vitamin C: 14% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
- Potassium: 6% of the RDI
- Vitamin K: 5% of the RDI
What’s more, the same serving provides 2-4% of the RDI for manganese, copper, and the vitamins A, E, B1, B2 and B6. Apples are also high in polyphenols. To get the bang for your buck, leave the skin on to receive these health benefits.
WHAT ELSE?
Apples may aid in weight loss because they are filling due to their high fiber content. Apples can promote heart health in a myriad of ways. They are high in soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol. They also have polyphenols, which are linked to lower blood pressure and stroke risk. Eating apples has been linked to a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes. This is possible due to their polyphenol antioxidant content. The type of fiber in apples feeds good bacteria and may be the reason they protect against obesity, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.
AND IF THAT ISN’T ENOUGH…
Apples have several naturally occurring compounds that may help fight cancer. Observational studies have linked them to a lower risk of cancer. Apples contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that may help regulate immune responses and protect against asthma. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds may promote bone health as well. According to animal studies, apple juice could help prevent the decline of neurotransmitters that are involved in memory.
YOUR HEALTH
It’s almost snack time isn’t it? Put down the donut and grab an apple. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a little far fetched but it couldn’t hurt right?
HDD
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