{"id":100,"date":"2015-08-22T16:26:37","date_gmt":"2015-08-22T16:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/?p=100"},"modified":"2017-01-16T03:20:47","modified_gmt":"2017-01-16T03:20:47","slug":"are-apples-paleo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-apples-paleo\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Apples Paleo?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Yes Apples are Paleo!
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On our previous post, we\u2019ve tackled that fresh fruits<\/a> are healthy and nutritious and are definitely Paleo. One can ensure overall health when fresh fruits and vegetables are abundant in is diet. Fruits can lower the risk of certain serious chronic diseases.<\/p>\n Apple in particular is beneficial when consumed regularly. \u00a0Apples are often eaten raw including the skin. Apples have been an important ingredient in many desserts like pies and cakes.<\/p>\n As the saying goes, \u201cAn apple a day, keeps the doctor away!\u201d Apple is rich in energy-producing nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. \u00a0Apples are low in sugar, no salt and contain vitamins A and C and significant dietary fiber called pectin. Pectin is a soluble, fermentable fiber that gives apple its huge list of benefits.\u00a0 Apple also provides B vitamins such as folate which is critical for fetal and children development. Apples offer essential minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus.<\/p>\n As we mentioned above, apples are one of the healthiest food to eat that have a huge list of benefits to cater:<\/p>\n Apples are known to be prone to worms and other insects and so most apples available in the market have been treated with pesticides like diphenylamine (DPA). DPA does not kill insects but prevent fruits from developing black or brown patches. Exposure to DPA has shown to increase risk of birth defects, respiratory illnesses and even cancer. Make sure to get the freshest apples available and the ones that are organic or at least those that are not sprayed with pesticides.<\/p>\n Moreover, apples are acidic and its juice may damage tooth enamel when eaten very slowly. It is advisable to rinse the mouth with water to help away the acids and sugars after eating an apple.<\/p>\n Like any other foods, excessive consumption of apple can have side effects. Because most of the nutrients from apples are in the form of carbohydrates, it can contribute to weight gain.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to see what other fruits are good and bad from a Paleo perspective.<\/p>\n \u201cGood second choices (decent in glycemic measures, a bit less on the ORAC scale) include apples and pears in fall and winter, and peaches and plums in summer. \u2013 Mark Sisson<\/a><\/p>\n The Paleo Diet. Fruits and Sugars Ultimate Paleo Guide. Paleo Diet Food List Mark\u2019s Daily Apple. Dear Mark: Best Fruit Choices Mark\u2019s Daily Apple. \u00a0The Best Low-Carb Fruits (and the Worst) Chris Kresser. Ask Chris: Is Fructose Really That Bad? Livestrong.com. Sugar Content of an Apple Well + Good. 3 Fruits That Won\u2019t Give You a sugar Spike Authority Nutrition. Is Fruit Good or Bad For Your Health? The Sweet Truth UCDavis. Apples offer some surprising health benefits Outside Live Bravely. Are Apples A Health Risk? Live Science. Apples: Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts Comment below and let us know what you think. Do you agree with our conclusion?<\/p>\nHealth Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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What Experts Say About Apples.. Is It Paleo?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
All you ever wanted to know about Apples and Paleo<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nhttp:\/\/thepaleodiet.com\/fruits-and-sugars\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/ultimatepaleoguide.com\/paleo-diet-food-list\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/best-fruit-choices\/#axzz3bDxNBk95<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/best-and-worst-fruits\/#axzz3bDxNBk95<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/chriskresser.com\/ask-chris-is-fructose-really-that-bad\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/448646-sugar-content-of-an-apple\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/wellandgood.com\/2011\/06\/16\/3-fruits-that-wont-give-you-a-sugar-spike\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/authoritynutrition.com\/is-fruit-good-or-bad-for-your-health\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu\/medicalcenter\/healthtips\/apples.html<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/1923936\/are-apples-health-risk<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.livescience.com\/44686-apple-nutrition-facts.html<\/a><\/p>\nDid we miss anything?<\/strong><\/h3>\n