To receive all the benefits of pectin, keep the peel on the apple. An apple with a peel contains more than twice the fiber as one without. And if you can find them at the market, try a Honeycrisp or Pink Lady variety for their sweet flavor!
Thursday, September 1, 2016
An apple a day.....
Remember that old saying about an apple a day? Well, it's true! Researchers have concluded from a recent study that pectin, a type of fiber found in apples, can increase the "good" bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract which, in turn, aids in digestion.
To receive all the benefits of pectin, keep the peel on the apple. An apple with a peel contains more than twice the fiber as one without. And if you can find them at the market, try a Honeycrisp or Pink Lady variety for their sweet flavor!
To receive all the benefits of pectin, keep the peel on the apple. An apple with a peel contains more than twice the fiber as one without. And if you can find them at the market, try a Honeycrisp or Pink Lady variety for their sweet flavor!
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