There is a lot of truth in the old adage, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."Apples are also good for diabetics as the soluble fiber assists in regulating blood sugar, preventing a sudden increase or drop in serum sugar levels.
More and more studies are being done to show the health benefits of including apples in your diet. Nutritionists are taking these studies even further and developing specific eating plans centered around apple consumption.
The symbol and interactive food guidance system was revealed in April 2005 by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns. MyPryamid can be your guide in choosing how much fruit is recommended daily. For example, the suggested daily amount of fruit consumption for men and woman aged 19-30 getting at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day is 2 cups.One cup of apples would be:
The symbol and interactive food guidance system was revealed in April 2005 by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns. MyPryamid can be your guide in choosing how much fruit is recommended daily. For example, the suggested daily amount of fruit consumption for men and woman aged 19-30 getting at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day is 2 cups.One cup of apples would be:
· 1/2 large apple
· 1 small apple
· 1 cup applesauce
· 8 oz. apple juice
· 1 cup sliced, chopped or cooked apples.All great tasting ways to meet your daily fruit group needs!
Apples reduces cholesterol:
· 1 small apple
· 1 cup applesauce
· 8 oz. apple juice
· 1 cup sliced, chopped or cooked apples.All great tasting ways to meet your daily fruit group needs!
Apples reduces cholesterol:
Apples are rich in pectin, a soluble fiber that has been shown to reduce cholesterol. This pectin also appears to target "bad" cholesterol (LDL) according to recent tests. Eating two apples per day has dropped cholesterol levels in test subject humans by up to 16 percent.One medium-sized raw, cored, unpeeled apple has only 80 calories.Apples are full of vitamins and minerals. There is no significant variation in the numbers between the different varieties. Most health benefits derive from eating the skin along with the flesh, so don't toss the peel!
