The Superfood Series: Apples - Wellness Wednesday

After years of taste-tasting combined with the technique of grafting, humans have managed to turn this fruit, which is sour and inedible in the wild, into one of the most cherished supermarket staples.

The well-known saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” isn’t too far off. Apples are full of fiber, an essential carbohydrate which helps with digestion, blood sugar regulation, and even weight loss. While we humans aren’t able to digest fiber, the bacteria in our gut can. Including fiber in your daily diet feeds these bacteria and encourages them to produce nutrients that help reduce inflammation in the colon. Soluble fiber also takes up physical space, slows digestion and absorbs water in the intestines, helping you feel full and satisfied after eating.

One medium-sized apple contains around 4.5 grams of fiber – almost one fifth of the daily recommended 25-30 grams. Not only is this humble fruit a great source of healthy carbs, they’re low in both calories and in their glycemic index. This provides a boost of energy while avoiding sharp spikes or drops in blood sugar levels, making apples the perfect snack to stave off the midday crash.

Cooking with apples

Apples are naturally a perfectly packaged, ready-to-go snack, but cutting them into slivers can bring an elegant accompaniment to cheese boards and picnics. Sprinkling the slices with lemon juice helps keep them fresh and stops them from browning, while a side of nut butter pairs some healthy fats and proteins with these fiber-rich fruits. You can also cook sliced apples down with a bit of brown sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon for a simple, tasty and versatile dessert. If you’re feeling more adventurous, whip up a batch of apple cinnamon muffins for a treat at any time of the day.

Introducing Wellness Wednesdays

Life can move at quite a pace. And sometimes we can become so focused on what’s urgent that we overlook what’s really important.

Nothing matters more than our physical and mental health. In today’s demanding world taking proper care of ourselves enables us to fulfil our potential, pursue our passions, and be there for our families, friends, and colleagues.

As a proudly purpose-led organisation we are committed to doing the right thing, from our comprehensive and diverse sustainability programme to our engagement with the communities in which we operate.

So today we are delighted to announce the launch of Wellness Wednesdays. Each day at Ortho we commit our collective energies to enhancing and protecting the lives of others. We now aim to bring this thinking, and its benefits, closer to home, and promote a greater focus on self-care for all of our colleagues.

Each week we will take a fresh and invigorating perspective on how we can better look after ourselves, from diet and exercise to relaxation and the management of stress. Our hope is to provide clear, simple and practical steps towards a healthier body and mind.

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