I have a little juice monster at home. A fact that I'm not complaining about because at least I know what she's drinking is healthy. She particularly likes orange juice. But then again, I never really bought her any other flavor. I was just thinking since orange is the ultimate Vitamin C source, then it must be good for her.
But I guess I wasn't really doing my research because I realized that orange juice is not the only fruit rich in vitamin C. Duh. There are a lot of other juices that pack vitamin C and a lot more other vitamins that are good for us. Hint? "An ________ a day keeps the doctor away!". That saying doesn't exist for nothing. Yes, APPLES!
Why apples? Based on this website here, apples have Pectin which lowers both blood pressure and glucose levels, and also lower bad cholesterol. It also has Boron for stronger bones and a healthy brain. It's got Quercetin which shows promise for reducing the risk of cancers including lung and breast cancer.And then of course, Vitamin C which boosts immunity. Apples are very rich in Phytonutrients including Vitamins A and E and beta carotene, which all help lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes and asthma.
Another interesting thing is that an apple is actually low in calorie density. No wonder they say that apples are a good diet snack because even if you eat a lot, umber of calories are low and it will help you feel full right away.
So, with all these amazing benefits and more, you could say that apples are awesome! And giving 100% pure apple juice to our family is obviously a great thing to do. Thankfully there's Mott's 100% Apple Juice!