When early explorers would bring back new fruits and vegetable into Europe they didn't know what to call them. Melons, avocados, cashews, dates, oranges, tomatoes, pineapple, etc. were all called "apple." Since we are all going to be eating a lot of vegetables and fruits on our diets to become healthier I thought this might be a fun name for the group.
Apples have so many health benefits. Apples are a good source of potassium, folic acid, vitamin C and contain traces of B vitamins, iron, magnesium and zinc. Apples aid the digestive system, and may prevent cancer and heart disease. Apples are rich in antioxidants and their consumption has been linked to a reduction in aging-related mental and physical degeneration such as Alzheimer's, wrinkles, arthritis, cataracts, and diabetes. Apples have also been recommended for headaches, bronchial asthma, inflammation of the bladder, anemia, tuberculosis, neuritis, insomnia, strokes, gallbladder stones, etc.
Apples may also help lower blood cholesterol so I'm going to try and eat one apple every day! Apples are a favorite diet food and you can find many popular apple diets. An apple a day might just keep the doctor away!
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I am still waiting on my blood work. I also have to have some tests for a possible ulcer. However, I don't think I have an ulcer, I think it's a haital Hernia . I know my weight loss will help some in that also. I'll just do my best to keep plugging away.. one apple a day.. one pound at at time!
Interesting and helpful information there, Kathy. Thank you. More apples for me!
Good luck Kathy..Hope you have lost a pound. Im not even getting on the scales this week. I hope to get better on this in the next few weeks..At least the reading and exercises are going well. To quote the Meatloaf song "Two out of Three Aint Bad"..vbg.> Seriously.>That is the area I need to work on most.
Neat info on the apples.>Thanks for sharing. Right now..for our fresh fruits..we have bananas, Florida strawberries and oranges. Will pick up some apples at the store this week. At least one good thing is happening around here.>Hubby is reaching for the fruit instead of his usual ice cream for a nightly snack. IM glad of that..he has cholesterol issues.
Kristy..I have a hiatal hernia too..and yes..they recommend wt loss to help. My gastronenterologist also said to avoid fried foods and caffiene.
Good luck everyone on the wt loss
Karen in GA
I didn't know that about apples. I like them and since Christmas we have been getting apples and I have taken to eating them every day. I am not much of a fruit eater, although I like a lot of different fruits, go figure. I do love vegetables though.
Can I just say that you are"AMAZING"!!!Thanks for all of the good information about "APPLES".
Was just thinking that because my kitchen is "all apples" does that give me ahead start:)--hopefully instead it will remind me to do the right thing every time I am near or in the kitchen:)
I love the name "An Apple a Day Bunch." I didn't know apples may also help lower blood cholesterol. I'm eating Quaker Oats Apple and Cinnamon every morning for breakfast. I have an appt. with my Dr. in April so I'm going to try to eat one apple every day. Hopefully I won't have to go on any medication.
Karen H.
Hi, Kathy,
I was tickled to see the name, " An Apple a Day Bnch" picked for the group. I mentioned Apple a Day back on Jan. 19th, because I try to check in here evey day!
It's always a pleasure, and I'm learning stuff, too.
Thank you again for taking the time to share with us!
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