a Smart Choice
Apples contain natural sugars, but they also contain fiber, particularly when the skin is eaten.
Fiber can slow digestion and the absorption of carbohydrates, which may help produce a more gradual rise in blood glucose compared with foods containing rapidly absorbed carbohydrates.
This doesn’t mean apples prevent blood sugar increases. Rather, they can be a nutrient-dense way to satisfy a craving for something sweet.
The Skin Matters
Much of an apple’s fiber and many of its plant compounds are found in or near the skin.
That’s why
