We’ve all heard the old adage that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” but just how good are apples for you? Pretty good, it turns out. We take a look at some of the benefits of apples and apple based products.
Apples are high in fibre, vital for aiding digestion and keeping you healthy. They also keep you fuller for longer than low fibre foods and of course they are a healthy low-calorie food. Apples are also rich in Vitamin C, helping your immune system and body tissues. Apples are also loaded with polyphenols, which help protect your cells from damage, so you can pack a lot of goodness in by eating just one apple each day.
Added Benefits
Did you know that the fibre and polyphenols in apples help lower blood pressure and cholesterol? The fibre in apples also feeds your good gut bacteria and increasingly we’re becoming more aware of just how important that bacteria is for a range of health benefits. Apples also have a low glycaemic index, meaning they assist in blood sugar control. The antioxidant power of apples may also have a positive link to improved health.
Ballyhoura Apple Products
At Ballyhoura Apple Farm, we use 100% natural ingredients in all our apple-based products. Our apple juice and apple and beetroot juice retain more of the nutrients and antioxidants present in the apple, including polyphenols and fibre. Cloudy juice routinely has a higher concentration of beneficial compounds and Ballyhoura Apple Farm juices are no exception. Studies also suggest that cloudy apple juice can positively impact intestinal barrier function and reduce stress reactions in the gut.
Apples as a Go-To Snack
Apples really are the best of fast food and perfect for the snack on the go. They’re portable, easy to store, don’t require refrigeration so can be popped in your bag for an easy to reach healthy snack that’s great for satisfying.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Wellness
Long thought to have positive health benefits, apple cider vinegar also adds flavour to a range of foods. It has been used for centuries for taste and to promote wellness and may have some benefits day to day. From the possibility that apple cider vinegar aids blood sugar management to its use as a tool in weight loss, there may be some good reasons to use a little bit of apple cider vinegar every day. Research into its healthy attributes is ongoing, but its positive effects may range from aiding digestive health to blood sugar regulation and overall health promotion.Top of Form
So the old adage about “an apple a day”, is firmly rooted in fact and you can’t go wrong by adding some apples to your weekly shop. Ballyhoura Apple Farm apple-based products carry on the tradition of providing natural goodness using 100% juice from apples grown on the island of Ireland, so you might find yourself adding some of our juices and apple cider vinegar to your shopping basket too.
