A Morning Burst

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” This familiar timeless saying carries great weight if we delve into the health benefits of an apple. Eating an apple in the morning will equip you with your daily value of dietary fiber- Pectin.

Apples satisfy hunger for few calories so it’s not surprising that they can be part of a healthy diet that promotes weight loss. Research attributes the heart-healthy benefits from the antioxidant compounds found in apples prevent LDL cholesterol from oxidizing and inhibit inflammation. These “Loser” Low Density Lipoproteins can cause cardiovascular problems if oxidized because they invade the endothelium and are strongly associated with increasing amounts, low to high, of atherosclerosis within the walls of arteries.

Certain citrus is so ubiquitous in the market these days; the peak seasons of the various fruits tend to be forgotten. The main health benefits of the pineapple fruitlet ranges from decreasing blood pressure, decreasing the risk of age-related macular degeneration and certain cancers. Pineapple has 101% daily value of vitamin C, making it a very attractive daily snack. Vitamin C is the body’s primary water-soluble antioxidant, defending areas of the body against free radicals that attack and damage normal cells. Free radicals have been shown to promote the artery plaque build-up of atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease.