2012 Resolution - #13 Eat supperfood for weight loss - APPLES

2012 RESOLUTION

#13 Eat supperfood for weight loss - APPLES

An apple a day can keep weight gain at bay. People who chomped an apple before a pasta meal ate fewer calories overall than those who had a different snack. Plus, the antioxidants in apples may help prevent metabolic syndrome, a condition marked by excess belly fat or an "apple shape.

Eat more Apples are the ideal on-the-go low-calorie snack.

Apples are a perfect addition to your weight-loss plan for a number of reasons.

• Apples are low in calories and fat,
• low in sodium, 
• contain vitamins and minerals as well as fiber.

These can all help you to lose weight in different ways. The fiber helps you feel full longer because it expands in your stomach so it takes less food to satisfy your hunger. Apples are a low-sodium food that can be a good addition to a healthy diet. Keeping your sodium low will help prevent excess water weight, or retention. And, the vitamins benefit you by increasing health and vitality. Of course, being active helps burn extra calories to speed up weight loss.

It turns out the simple apple is a jewel when it comes to healthy eating. There are even enzymes found in apples that might help your body digest food more efficiently.

Even though it is not bursting with nutrients like some of the other fruits, an apple a day may do more than keep the doctor away. For starters, apples are a good source of vitamin C, an antioxidant, and research has shown that antioxidants help prevent heart disease and the formation of some cancers. They have heart healthy effects, too. Apples are loaded with pectin, wich may help keep blood cholesterol levels in check. When it dissolves in water, soluble fiber creates a gummy, gel-like substance that binds bile acids and draws cholesterol out of the bloodstream. Soluble fiber`s stickiness also slows the absorption of carbohydrates, keeping blood sugar levels on an even keel.

Apples may contribute to a healthy smile and fresh breath by stimulating your gums and promoting saliva production.