Apples

There are many health benefits of apples, such as:
– Lower risk of diabetes
– Help with weight loss
– Good for your heart
– Very nutritious
– Some properties in apples may help prevent cancer

Apples only contain small doses of vitamins and minerals and have high amounts of vitamin C and potassium.

It’s great to eat an apple everyday as studies show that the risk is lower of type 2 diabetes and eating apples help with a lot of health problems.

It is best to consume an apple in the morning after waking up as it helps those with digestive problems as they are rich in dietary fibre.

Apple skin is great to eat as this is where you get the apple nutrition. The skin contains fibre, antioxidants, minerals, nutrients and vitamins. Be sure to wash your fruit before consuming.

Green apples do seem to be the healthiest as they have less carbs and sugar, and more iron, vitamin K, protein, potassium and fibre. The only difference between the two is that there is twice as much vitamin A in green apples compared to red apples.

It isn’t wise to eat apple seeds as they have a substance that releases cyanide into the bloodstream when digested.  Small amounts of seeds don’t contain much of the substance, therefore will not cause harm.

Apples do not make you gain weight, they are high in fibre and water. Eating apples help to consume fewer calories and will help with weight loss.

Eating fibrous fruits including apples can increase salivation which neutralises the citric and malic acids left in your month, as well as this they can help to clean your teeth.

It is advised to wait to brush your teeth if you’ve eaten any sugary foods as brushing your teeth straight after will cause damage to your teeth’s enamel.