Health Benefits of Apples

11/15/2019

There's a saying that states an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But what is it about this fruit that makes it so powerful? Let’s take a look:

• Nutritional Powerhouse
Apples are packed with a wide variety of vitamins and minerals including Vitamins C, K, A, E, B1, B2, B6 as well as potassium, manganese, and copper.

• Fiber
The fiber and water in apples help aid in digestion and make you feel full and satisfied. They’ll help keep you regular and can help you avoid overeating.

• Heart Health
The soluble fiber in apples can lower your cholesterol. Additionally, compounds called polyphenols have antioxidant effects and can lower blood pressure.

• Gut Health
Apples contain pectin, which is a type of fiber that provides prebiotic benefits for your digestive system. This means that it feeds the good bacteria in your gut.

• Reduce Inflammation
A flavonoid called quercetin can be found in apples. This acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and can reduce the risk of allergic reactions. Think of it as nature’s Benadryl.

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Amanda is a mother of three (10, 7, and 5) and has been married for 14 years. My weight loss journey started July 17, 2008, one day after my daughter's first birthday. Tipping the scales at 235 pounds at 5'3, being an over weight, over tired, out of shape role model no longer appealed to me and I knew it was time for a change. Three pregnancies later, I had lost a total of 105 pounds. I had run 2 marathons and dozens of half marathons. Something was missing. I was thin, but I wasn't fit. I wasn't healthy. I could feel it in my insides. I was 136 pounds and a size 8. Something didn't add up. I got my certification in personal training, nutrition, weight management, and dove into supplementation and whole foods. 90 days later, I gained 10 pounds and lost two pants sizes (8 to a 4).

Continuing on this path, all of my clients wanted to know how I was doing it. I always dreamed of creating a business that truly added value to people and improved their health. My husband, Grant, and I decided it was time to take that leap.

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