Hey People!
It’s true!  Eating 2 apples a day can help you lose and/or control your weight.  This does not mean you should start eating apple pie in order to consume 2 apples 😉  Eat an apple either in the morning with breakfast, BEFORE your lunch or dinner (this will help you to consume less calories at your meal time because you will feel fuller) or in the evening when you might be craving something sweet.
Here are 3 reasons why apples are such a great weight loss food:
1. Apples are a good sources of fiber.  Fiber makes us feel fuller for longer periods of time.  More importantly the fiber in apples is primarily apple pectin, which slows the absorption of carbohydrates. This helps maintain a balanced blood glucose level that discourages weight gain and development of type 2 diabetes.
2. Apples are a low-glycemic food.  Low glycemic foods won’t greatly impact your blood sugar levels and can help sustain energy levels for longer periods of time.  They can also reduce your hunger overall!
3. Apples are a low calorie food containing only 116 calories for an 8oz apple.

Give it a try…my favorite apples are Honeycrisp but there are so many to choose from!  Enjoy:)

Meredith Mitchell
Wellness Director
meredith.mitchell@mckinley.com