An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Things I like that are interesting to know about Apples: Just one delicious medium sized apple has only 80 calories, and no fat cholesterol, or sodium. The whole process of digesting an apple takes about 85 minutes, which makes apples one of the easiest substances for our stomachs to process. The complex carbohydrates in apples give your body a longer, more even energy boost compared to high- sugar snacks. Apples protect the lungs from cigarette smoke and remedy indigestion. Apples are beneficial for cleansing and detoxifying of the liver and gallbladder w/ gallstone softening abilities. Apples can be a sunscreen from the inside out especially Granny Smith & Braeburn apples, that have the ability to accumulative UV-B protective compounds in their sun-exposed skin. Due to the ethylene gas emissions, you can use apples to ripen bananas, kiwis, peaches, pears and plums or avocados when stored together in a paper bag or fruit bowl. Apples are porous and will absorb odors from other foods, so make sure to store them away from those foods with a strong odor. An apple packs more cancer fighting antioxidant capability than a 1,500 milligram megadose of vitamin C. There are over 2500 varieties of apples grown in the United States Apples stored carefully at cool temperatures will be fresh for almost a year. What would you like to share about apples, Which is your favorite and for what, Do you have a favorite recipe you would like to share; Leave a comment! Here is to life, learning, knowledge and health!