Apples
By
Sarah Hutter
Reviewed by Maureen Namkoong, RD
Reviewed by Maureen Namkoong, RD
Turns out Mom was right: An apple a day
really can keep you healthy. Filled with fiber, apples can help curb
hunger by keeping you feeling full longer. A study published in April 2009 in the journal Appetite
found that people who snacked on apples ate 15 percent fewer calories
at their next meal.
“But nothing in life is free,” says Cipullo.
“Because fruit does contain carbohydrates, it’s important to monitor
your portions.” Limit yourself to a small apple, she advises, and eat it
with a protein or fat like hummus, cheddar cheese, or a tablespoon of
natural peanut or almond butter to help keep your blood sugar levels
steady.
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