It’s Apple season in America right now which means there’s no better time to eat them! Not only do Apples taste good, but they’re good for you too. And with so many varieties to choose from (over 2,500 different kinds), I’m sure there’s at least one kind that you’ll like.There are a TON of health benefits that come from eating Apples, so lets take a look…

1. Helps control weight gain – studies have shown that eating apples regularly will help you control gaining weight
2. Apples contain fiber – fiber helps you feel full
3. Low in calories
4. Great source of certain vitamins and minerals
5. Helps boost your energy
6. Includes disease fighting chemicals that help prevent cancer, heart disease, and more…
7. Helps lower blood cholesterol
8. May prevent wrinkles from forming

What’s listed above is only the start of all the healthful benefits, there are many many more. The more often you eat apples, the better, and that’s why the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is so true. To get the most benefits from an apple, remember to eat the skin. While it may not taste as good as the inside of the apple, it’s the best part for you.

Now that we know the benefits of eating apples, here are a few tips for buying the best apples and keeping them fresh:

• Apples should be hard when you buy them
• If there are any dents in an apple, it’s not a good choice
• One study suggests that red apples have more benefits than green – it’s your call which to buy though…
• Keep your apples refrigerated so that you get the longest life possible out of them
• If you slice apples and they’ll be sitting for a short amount of time before you eat it, squeeze some lemon juice and water over the apples to keep them from turning brown

Each year it seems studies reveal more and more benefits of eating apples, so I can’t think of any reason why you wouldn’t want to eat them. Find the different kinds of apples that you like, and find different ways to serve them such as slicing them and spreading a little bit of peanut butter on them, or dipping them in a low-fat yogurt or other healthy dips.

And remember, an apple a day… certainly does keep the doctor away. Hmmm… I think it’s time for an Apple!