3. The Weight Management Wizard
Apples are a great friend in weight control efforts because of their special mix of qualities. Apple’s delicious taste belies their shockingly low calorie count; a medium-sized apple has only roughly 95 calories. For anyone watching their calorie count, this makes them a perfect snack. Apples’ great fibre content—especially their pectin—allows them to be magic for weight control. Consumed, this soluble fibre creates a gel-like structure in the stomach that slows down digestion and increases fullness. By lowering appetite and the possibility of overindulgence, this satiety effect can help to control general calorie consumption. Moreover, apples’ fibre helps control blood sugar levels, therefore preventing unexpected surges and falls that could cause cravings and overindulgence. Since an apple takes more time to eat than many other snack items, the act of chewing one gives the body more time to recognise that it is full, so contributing to fullness. Recent research also reveal another intriguing way apples might help control weight. Some chemicals in apples, especially ursolic acid found in the peel, have been shown to boost brown fat, a kind of body fat that burns calories to create heat. Called thermogenesis, this process increases metabolism and helps with weight loss. Apple polyphenols might also assist control fat metabolism and lower body fat storage. Apples are a great and filling snack that people can support their weight control objectives by including into a balanced diet.
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