How about that saying, “an apple a day…?” I love it—but can it really keep the doc away? Great question…
Well, I guess there’s no surefire guarantee—but STILL, eating apples (especially the classic green Granny Smith) can certainly be a PLUS for boosting our health.
This high-fiber “healing apple” I love to call it is one bundle of big-time nutrition. How?
Granny Smith apples are loaded with fiber, which can help us keep our LDL (the naughty “oh no” cholesterol) under control…
Thumbs up for the Granny having vitamins C and A, which can help us to fight infections and inflammation…
Gorgeous grannies have that thumbs-up b-complex—and? It’s how these green crunchies help support our metabolism…
OH—guess what? Grannies are a priceless “pre-biotic” snack. So? This super green apple helps to boost the healthy bacteria we need in our gut—nice!!
Well, that’s all I needed to know–which is why I absolutely DO include these in my healthy eating.
Apples Q&A
Q: Are apples really cancer-fighters–and if so, exactly how?
A: You got it–apples can be powerful–how? Apples (again, especially the Granny Smiths) are filled with the wonderful nutrient quercetin which can shield your cells from DNA damage. Plus, studies show that since apples are filled with that lovely quercetin, they can help prevent some cancers including breast and prostate. Thank you apples, you truly rock!
Q: What’s the biggie about eating the skin?
A: Whatever you do, please don’t forget to eat the “healthier-you” skin of an apple. Why? That’s actually BY FAR the most nutritious part of the apple. It’s because the priceless phytochemicals in the skin can help slow the growth of colon cancer cells. So please don’t peel that baby–or you’ll be missing out!
Bonus Tip about apples:
Okay, I can’t help it–let’s go back to apples being this powerhouse prebiotic snack. According to a Washington State University study, these apples (once again, green Granny tops them all), no matter how much these healing warriors have been chewed, Granny’s compounds will successfully reach your colon in tact, ready to work.
And from there, they’ll amp that friendly bacteria in your gut, which can get you on the road to easing inflammation & metabolic disorders that can trigger cancers, obesity, autoimmune disorders and more!
How have you enjoyed apples?
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NOTE: Please be aware that I’m not a medical doctor. I do not diagnose cancer or any other illnesses. I’m a health and wellness copywriter and a member of the Professional Writer’s Alliance.
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