{"id":780,"date":"2021-09-20T22:20:42","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T03:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bestdallaspersonaltrainer.com\/blog\/?p=745"},"modified":"2021-09-21T23:17:00","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T04:17:00","slug":"welcome-to-apple-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/welcome-to-apple-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Apple Season!"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<style>\r\ntime, .blog-media {display: none;}\r\n.content ul, p {font: normal normal normal 18px \"Lovivenir\", \"Open Sans\", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;\r\n    line-height: 30px;\r\n }\r\n.single-post article p {\r\nfont: 19px  Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;\r\n    margin-bottom: 25px;\r\n}\r\na:visited {color: #15c;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: -25px;\">\r\n\n<p>Did you know why Fall is \u201capple season\u201d (not just pumpkin spice season)? That\u2019s because the apple harvest hits its peak during the months of August through November.<\/p>\n<p>Now you know why the season is filled with apple pies, apple cider and other creative recipes using this tasty fruit. But there\u2019s something else you should know about apples\u2026they might help extend your lifespan!<\/p>\n<p>Here are 5 reasons eating an apple a day really can help to keep the doctor away:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/1-live-longer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/1-live-longer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"320\"><\/a><br \/>\n<strong> Antioxidants:<\/strong> Research published in the <em>Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry<\/em> reports that certain antioxidants in apples may help you live longer.<\/p>\n<p>The study tested a certain apple antioxidant on fruit flies (these flies have been used for decades as \u201cstand-ins\u201d for humans, since their genetics share many similarities to ours.)<\/p>\n<p>As a result, the fruit flies boosted their lifespan by ten percent!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/2-reverse-aging.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/2-reverse-aging.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"320\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> Polyphenols:<\/strong> What\u2019s more, certain polyphenols (micronutrients that naturally occur in plants) in the apple helped preserve the fruit flies\u2019 ability to move around, in addition to reversing levels of certain biochemical substances related to aging.<\/p>\n<p>To be sure, more research needs to be done on humans. But seriously, what have you got to lose.<\/p>\n<p>Polyphenols can also help in lowering blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p>A polyphenol called flavonoids \u201ccan help prevent heart disease by lowering blood pressure, reducing \u201cbad\u201d LDL oxidation, and acting as antioxidants.\u201d (Source: PubMed)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/3-get-fiber.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/3-get-fiber.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"320\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fiber:<\/strong> Another component of apples is soluble fiber, which plays a huge role in lowering cholesterol.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis type of fiber dissolves in water to form a gel-like material. It can help lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStudies suggest that increasing your dietary fiber intake \u2014 especially cereal fiber \u2014 is associated with a reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and all cancers.\u201d (Source: MayoClinic.org)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/4-perfect-snack.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/4-perfect-snack.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"320\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> Blood Sugar:<\/strong> Chronically elevated levels of blood sugar (even when diabetes is NOT present) has been linked to acceleration of the aging process and serious diseases (like heart disease and Alzheimer\u2019s, for example.)<\/p>\n<p>So to stay young and vibrant, keep your blood sugar in check. Get it tested on a regular basis and use proper nutrition and regular exercise as your first line of defense.<\/p>\n<p>Apples have been proven to help stabilize blood-sugar levels because of how the soluble fiber content helps slow down digestion, which in turn prevents blood-sugar spikes.<\/p>\n<p>The perfect snack is apple &amp; peanut butter, which adds protein that balances out the natural sugar content in apples.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/5-stay-healthy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/5-stay-healthy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"320\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> Immunity:<\/strong> If your favorite apples happen to be red, you\u2019re in for an immunity boosting surprise.<\/p>\n<p>Red apples contain a compound called quercetin, which studies have shown to fortify the immune system, also easing the effects of stress on the body.<\/p>\n<p>With research on apples being done on a regular basis, who knows what the future holds in terms of living longer.<\/p>\n<p>But one thing\u2019s for sure, these points prove that eating apples is a sure-fire way to put the odds greatly in your favor.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the tried-and-true advice of eating an apple a day to \u201ckeep the doctor away\u201d and you may also keep yourself feeling young and add a few years to your life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/5-REASONS-TO-EAT-AN-APPLE-IG.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/5-REASONS-TO-EAT-AN-APPLE-IG-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/5-REASONS-TO-EAT-AN-APPLE-IG-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/5-REASONS-TO-EAT-AN-APPLE-IG-405x405.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/5-REASONS-TO-EAT-AN-APPLE-IG-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/5-REASONS-TO-EAT-AN-APPLE-IG-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/5-REASONS-TO-EAT-AN-APPLE-IG-45x45.jpg 45w, https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/5-REASONS-TO-EAT-AN-APPLE-IG.jpg 1584w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know why Fall is \u201capple season\u201d (not just pumpkin spice season)? That\u2019s because the apple harvest hits its peak during the months of August through November. Now you know why the season is filled with apple pies, apple cider and other creative recipes using this tasty fruit. 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