An Apple a Day Helps Keep Me Thin

I’ve come to the conclusion that eating an apple a day plays a big role in keeping me within my weight range that I most prefer. Every time I stop eating apples, I notice that I eat more junk food. Apples supply me with filling fiber, and they really help me to maintain my regularity. I’m the type of person who isn’t easily regular like some people.

I get easily constipated, and therefore need a steady dose of healthy fiber in my diet to maintain it.  I also have to avoid a lot of cheese and dairy, which can be binding agents and prevent you from staying on the regularity track.

Pectin is a fiber that the apple contains that has numerous health benefits.  It fills you up and creates a feeling of satiety that is pretty potent for the mere 60-80 calories an apple contains.  I only eat organic apples too. Not only do they taste worlds better, but I know I’m not eating poison when I eat the skin (which is the healthiest part of the apple if you ask me).

The saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” definitely is rooted firmly in the truth.

Apples that are sprayed with insectides and other pesticides really retain these poisons because they actually grow with them. They are usually repeatedly sprayed. I also don’t like the food wax that is put on non organic apples. Non organic apples actually taste different to me. They seem much mealier, with not as much rich flavor.

I’m not sure exactly why this would be, but I suspect it may have something to do with the fact that they are irradiated. Irradiation is a process by which the fruit is exposed to radiation so that the fruit may travel longer distances and last longer without spoiling. Nice, eh?

Organic produce is so much healthier in so many ways. It’s a shame that in some areas it can cost as much as double normal produce. It’s also a shame that it is not readily available in many areas. Unfortunately, non organic, pesticide and insecticide laden produce is easier to buy and more easily accessible.

Sure, it’s still better to eat fruits and vegetables rather than none no matter what, but the benefits of organic are truly amazing when you consider the guidelines organic farmers have to follow vs. non organic farmers.