Who doesn't love biting into a crunchy and juicy apple on a hot summer day? We all do! Apples are refreshing, sweet or tangy and they are little containers of health for all of those who enjoy them.
Apples are a low calorie snack {about 95 calories for a medium one}, fat free, they are packed with soluble fiber and vitamin C {perfect for your immune system}, and having just 1 apple means you are taking about 15% of your daily fruit portions.
Apples are included in every single healthy diet because they help on keeping you satisfied as they are very filling. They are also credited to be great in helping you maintain healthy cholesterol levels as they contain high levels of pectins and antioxidants.
This amazing fruit is a great aid in regulating blood sugar because they help in the digestion of carbohydrates that are later converted into sugar.
The best way to consume apples is fresh, in natural juices or smoothies that you take full advantage of all the amazing nutrients that they contain and you enjoy of their original flavor {please stay away from artificial apple flavor juices!}
Have a healthy day!
Grated together with carrots as a salad! Mmmm... Would never have thought that the humble apple could provide enough material for a nice blog post ;-)
ReplyDeleteApples are one of the only fruit I can handle. I love apples with a slice of brie cheese on top. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI'm totally on an apple kick recently. I've been eating a bunch! Is that weird? Just the thought of biting into one sounds so refreshing. That salad looks super good.
ReplyDeleteI do love a juicy apple or two! :-)
ReplyDeleteI love apples! I think I like dried apples the best though. Subway has these new bags of dried apple slices, and they're pretty good.
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I must admit I am a terribly lazy apple eater. I know they are beneficial to you, but I think i just need to find more creative ways to have them. Any good ideas?
ReplyDeleteIt really is true - an apple a day helps keep that doctor away.
ReplyDeleteWe love them, salads, desserts, and au natural.
A local place does a bruschetta with ricotta, apples and pistachios - love it!
Guilty confession - I don't like eating apples. They hurt my teeth, particularly biting into a whole one! Is this just a me thing? But I really like apple juice.
ReplyDeleteI love apples! terrific post!
ReplyDeleteLove apples! My favorite snack is an apple with natural peanut butter. It's sooo simple yet so delish! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday, sweetie! xoxo
I've had an apple almost everyday since high school. It sounds crazy, but when I miss a day I find myself drinking more coffee. Don't really know why, but there you have it.
ReplyDeleteso true! an apple a day, keep the doctor away :)
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Apples in salads are one of my fave ways to enjoy them. I also love chopping one up and mixing in with my tuna. Maybe that sounds weird, but it's good!
ReplyDeleteWe love apples at our house! My kids eat them like they're candy! =)
ReplyDeletei always love your blog and the great info it gives!! i love apples so much, i've been eating one or two per day :)
ReplyDeleteI'm an apple fiend- honeycrisp are my favorite! :)
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I love Granny Smith apples!!
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I love apples. I get a few apples a week and end up devouring ALL OF THEM in, like, two days.
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Love apples and peanut butter! Haha. Such a good snack!
ReplyDeleteI love apples! great post!
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There are literally 5 apple orchards within a mile of me so I eat my fair share. :) My favorite thing though is unpasteurized apple cider. I tastes so different than the grocery store kind so it's the only kind I have now {and I've been drinking it since I was a baby with no problems so I'll keep it up!}
ReplyDeleteI agree with Alexa - apples and peanut butter are awesome, my other favorite way to include them in my diet are in home made Bircher muesli... Yum!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic series of posts this week. I'm inspired!
ReplyDeleteOne of my goals this year was to eat more fruits and veggies. Apples are such a great choice of fruit, their are so many health benefits. I also love the images you chose in your post!
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love apple juice !
ReplyDeleteand I like the photo of the apples in the plate in the kitchen, they're like fresh flowers!
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I wish I loved biting in crunchy apples but thats one of the things I really don't like... however I love apples in crumbles and pies ;)
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I have my ups and downs with apples: I can be hooked on them for months and than as a response won´t eat them for a while. I usually switch to pears. Love them both equally haha xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love love love apple salads!
ReplyDeleteYummy! x
ReplyDeletei love apples and i need to get some!
ReplyDeleteI eat apples all the time with almond butter....
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Oh so delicious. I love having some with breakfast. xx
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is a crunchy macintosh.. yum. I made a sandwich the other day with fig, goat cheese and apple - it was pretty amazing.
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Love this kitchen!
ReplyDeleteAmazing and inspiring post as always. Your blog is just so great!!
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That first image of the red apples are so inviting. No wonder Snow White fell for the trick! I should eat a lot more apples than I do :)
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I love green apples. I make a green apple salad with sesame oil and cucumber etc and it's a real hit with friends and family. I personally love it too ;)
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