If
you remember last year’s blog, NO to Resolutions, YES to Simple, you will know
I am not a big fan of the destined to fail resolution. So I am offering a
week’s worth of simple, beneficial ideas to enhance your health & your New
Year to come. I start with the simple pomme – yes, the apple.
So we all know the saying, an apple a day
to keep the doctor away. The most recent study, from the University of Florida,
found women who ate apples every day had 14% lower total cholesterol. This
included a 23% decrease in bad LDL cholesterol & a 3% rise in good HDL.
Also, their C-reactive protein (another heart risk factor) levels also went
down 32%! The women in this study made no other changes to their health habits
(diet or exercise). Simply, WOW! We also know apples to be rich in fiber, low
glycemic and they contain quercetin (a powerful antioxidant). I think this idea
is simple enough to get our year started right!
If you
have never like apples raw them peel & cook in a sauce/fry pan with a
little orange juice, a bit of brown sugar & some cinnamon until soft. Delish!
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