Apples, Why They Are An Excellent Part Of Your Everyday Diet
Okay, so your “dietary educated friend” tells you to stop eating apples because they are full of sugar and you’ve now switched to something silly like grapes? Let me spit some hot fire of truth at that whole situation and blow the lid off of it right now:
Myth #1: Apples are full of sugar therefore you shouldn’t eat them
Sorry my friend – you are a dirty little liar…
Nutritional Facts About Apples
An average medium-sized apple (182 grams) is:
- 95 Calories
- High in Fibre – 17% of your daily dietary requirement*
- High in Vitamin C – 14% of your daily dietary requirement*
- Low Glycemic Index – 38
- Low Glycemic Load – 6
- No Cholesterol
Myth #2: Eating the whole apple is good for your digestive system
Definitely not. This is mainly because apple seeds contain a chemical compound known as hydrogen cyanide, if you chew them and consume them the cyanide can release into your digestive system when it comes into contact with your digestive enzymes.
Why Are Apples Beneficial To Your Health?
While Bananas are praised for their high glucose and are a great source of energy for fitness, Apples are the true hero and have a 25% lower glycemic index than bananas. They also have a low glycemic load, meaning less of a glucose spike and a much longer lasting energy hit than most fruits. So next time you hit the gym, take an apple for a well-sustained workout.
*Daily dietary requirement is based on 2000 calories, please use our calorie calculator and nutrition calculator to get a personalised calculation
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