Many people underestimate the value of good old fashioned apples. Apples are one of the best whole fruits; a super food we should eat every day. An apple diet can keep the doctor away!
All whole fruit contains valuable minerals, vitamins, enzymes and fiber. Are you wondering why apples?
1. Healthy Apple Fiber.
Apples are rich in fiber pectin, which we can use to improve our complexion, metabolic balance, and blood pressure. Pectin (soluble fiber) lowers not only cholesterol but also body fats. How great is that?!! Apples improve digestion, and also help with some digestive concerns (for example, if you have indigestion or diarrhea – have an apple; if you have constipation – have an apple!).
2. Natural Apple Antioxidants.
Apples are full of antioxidants to fight free radicals and support the heart, immune system, and brain.
3. Apples as an Energy Booster.
Apples are also a perfect healthy snack and natural energy booster.
But remember that apples contain natural sugars, so if you plan to eat many apples a day, don’t forget to pay attention to your weight.
And, unfortunately, apples can contain high levels of pesticides, which means that you should buy them organic, but remember, they should still be washed.
4. Apples as a Detox Food.
Apples and their juice can be used as one of the foods that detox naturally. They can do a natural cleanse of the intestinal tract with fiber, which is very helpful if you want healthy detox weight loss results to lose extra pounds. The pectin in apples can not only reduce cholesterol, but it can also remove certain toxic metals from the liver, such as lead and mercury, and residues of radiation.
P.S. Don’t forget that you can also use apples to make Apple Water that you can use to reduce wrinkles.
Breathe, smile and be happy.
©Irina Wardas, HHC
Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition Coach, Counselor, and Relationship Expert
October 27, 2011