iFruit

Everyday when I leave the gym, I see a big platter of juicy, red apples on the desk as I head out the front door. I have been watching my carbs and sugar intake for a couple of weeks now in order to shed the pounds I've added in the past months. So, after doing cardio or weightlifting, I have started grabbing one as a refreshing post-workout snack.

I'm sure you've heard the saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" but do you know just how valuable a daily apple is for your nutritional well being? Apples contain no fat, no cholesterol, almost no sodium and are packed with antioxidants. Even though apples are deliciously sweet, they contain a relatively low amount of carbohydrates and unrefined sugar.

When consuming apples, be sure to eat the skin. Most of the nutrients, including vitamin C and fiber, are located there. A four and a half once piece contains 65 calories but is actually a negative calorie food... that means that your body burns more calories digesting the fruit than you consumed eating it. Apples are an amazing "wonder" fruit... start your regimen today.