An Apple A Day

Written By Emma Alexander-Cook
Apple A Day Keeps Doctor Away Coeliac Celiac Gluten Free Health Coach Holistic Wellness

An Apple A Day

An Apple A Day

We’ve all heard the age-old proverb, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but do you truly understand the wealth of nutrients that makes apples so highly recommended? Apples aren’t just a delicious snack; they are a powerhouse of essential vitamins and minerals that can contribute significantly to your health and well-being. Let's explore what makes these crunchy, juicy fruits a must-have in your daily diet.

Nutritional Benefits of Apples

Vitamin C

First and foremost, apples are rich in Vitamin C, a potent antioxidant that helps combat free radicals in the body. This essential vitamin is instrumental in boosting your immune system, ensuring that your body is well-prepared to resist infections and illnesses. By incorporating apples into your diet, you’re giving your body a fighting chance against unwanted ailments.

B-Complex Vitamins

Apples also contain an array of B-Complex vitamins including Riboflavin, Thiamin, and Vitamin B-6. These vitamins play a crucial role in maintaining the health of your red blood cells and ensuring that your nervous system remains in peak condition. By enjoying apples regularly, you provide your body with the necessary components to promote energy metabolism and overall vitality.

Dietary Fibre

When it comes to digestive health, apples shine brightly due to their high dietary fibre content. This invaluable nutrient not only supports healthy digestion but also aids in the management of bad cholesterol levels. By incorporating apples into your meals, you can promote a healthy gut, which is essential for overall health.

Phytonutrients

Last but not least, apples are loaded with phytonutrients, compounds that serve as effective free radical blockers. This means that by consuming apples, you’re helping to protect your cells from oxidative stress and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

So, do yourself a favour and make apples a staple part of your daily routine! Whether you enjoy them fresh, sliced in a salad, or baked in a warm dessert, the health benefits of apples are simply too good to pass up.

I hope you’ve found this information enlightening. Until next time, keep munching those apples for better health!

Warm wishes, Emma Alexander-Cook.

Emma Alexander-Cook

My name's Emma. I've been living gluten-free for over 25 years, and I've been dairy-free for over five years.

Health and Auto-immune Diseases

I have auto-immune diseases and expected to be on medicine for the rest of my life, but I didn't want to live like that. My rheumatology Doctor was so supportive of the change I wanted to make, and with their help, I now manage my auto-immune diseases by being strict with my diet.

It can be quite frightening when you first find out you have to change the way you eat but for some of us' Food is our medicine.'

I have several websites, write blogs, and I'm currently in the process of writing a book.

I trained to be Holistic Health Coach, Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher and Certified Gluten Free Practitioner in order to heal myself, my family and others who find themselves on the same journey as myself.

Websites include:

www.emmaalexandercook.com

www.savemoneyfreezefood.com

www.livefreelovelife.com

www.cooksprojects.com

Photography

Our love for photography started on our travels. We wanted to capture images of the areas we travelled to both for our own records and for our family back at home. Some of these images were reproduced as watercolours. Our favourite images we display at home and friends often asked where we had purchased the pictures! Now you can purchase them online directly from us.

Coaching and Consultancy

Previously an IT Manager my skill set has come in very handy as I am both a Health Coach and also offer consultancy for small business starts up and fellow Health Coaches. This has included building websites and online profiles.

Our Family

Family is everything to me! We have a family of four boys where the age difference between the youngest and the eldest is 18 years. Two of our sons are also Gluten Free and Dairy Free. Emma is a Health Coach who specialises in helping individuals and families achieve their health and wellness goals. Ian runs his own business which began developing a Race Timer for diecast model cars.

http://www.glutenfreedairyfreefamily.com
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