“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” We all heard this saying growing up but is it accurate? Some might say yes. Apples are a good source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is believed to help make your immune system strong. A strong and healthy immune system can better fight off illness and infections and keep your body healthy. Vitamin C also helps heal wounds and form scar tissues. 
Apples have other health benefits as well. Recent studies have shown that they can help regulate blood sugar. Some of the nutrients in apples have been shown to affect how carbohydrates are digested and absorbed into the body. Basically they slow down carbohydrate digestion which prevents your blood sugar from spiking. When blood sugar spikes people experience a “sugar rush” and then a crash, eating an apple is a delicious way to avoid that cycle.
Apples can be eaten in many forms; juice, sauce, pies, or dipped in caramel. (Yum!) To get the most nutrients from this crispy fruit though your best bet is to eat it whole and raw. The skin on apples, whether red, green, or yellow, is packed with fiber which has numerous health benefits, and helps you feel full longer. If you’re looking for a sweet snack to munch of this summer grab an apple! Your body will thank you.
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