BENEFITS:

Low in calories and high in soluble fiber that helps lower cholesterol.
Packed with numerous phytochemicals such as quercetin that may help prevent heart disease and cancer.
Apples enhance dental hygiene

A fresh apple is an ideal snack. It’s easy to carry, flavorful, filling and low in calories; a 5-oz (140g) piece of fruit has only 90 calories. [...]

Diet is the cornerstone of diabetes management. An appropriate diet can help and maintain optimal blood glucose levels and prevent or delay the long term complications of diabetes. Diabetics should consult a registered dietitian to work out a diet. In addition to managing blood glucose, meal planning should take into consideration age and related health [...]

Diabetes mellitus, a serious metabolic disease that affects the body’s ability to derive energy from blood sugar, or glucose. It results when the body cannot produce or properly use insulin, a hormone needed for glucose metabolism. Because all human body tissues need a steady supply of glucose, diabetes can affect every organ. In particular, it [...]