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Not only are they delicious, but they are great for you too!

Remember that old saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away“? Well, there is a lot of truth to that statement so the next time you are looking for an afternoon snack, grab an apple! Keep your fruit basket full of them and always keep them readily available and in plain sight.

Just take a look at the nutrition facts for a medium apple.
At only 80 calories, this tasty snack is a powerhouse of goodness!

Here are just a few more reasons why you should have at least one apple per day:

• Apples are the perfect snack! They have no fat, cholesterol or sodium and only about 80 calories each. Compare that to a handful of Ritz crackers!
• Apples contain both insoluble and soluble fiber. One medium apple (with the skin) provides over 3 grams of fiber, which is about 20% of the daily fiber intake recommended by experts. Even without its skin, a medium apple provides 2.7 grams of fiber. This fiber helps to aid digestion and promote weight loss!
• Apples are an excellent source of pectin (a soluble fiber) that has been proven to lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels.
• Apples of full of Vitamin C, an antioxidant that protects your body’s cells from damage.
• The National Cancer Institute has reported that foods containing flavonoids, like those found in apples, may reduce the risk of lung cancer by as much as 50 percent!
• Applesauce is a fat free substitute that can be used when cooking in place of oil or shortening. Even your baked goods can be somewhat healthy!

Apples are an all-around great fruit that should be part of your diet everyday.

Don’t delay, go grab an apple right now and enjoy! Your body will thank you!

Written on Thursday, October 11th, 2007 at 1:58 am
Filed under nutrition.
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