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6 Reasons Apples are the Perfect Snack Food

Next time you need a sugar boost, skip the chocolate bar and pick an apple instead. Apples can help you manage your blood sugar and lower your cholesterol. With a little imagination, apples can even add some nutrition to your baking.

From: Magic Foods, Reader's Digest Canada

Apples have both a low glycemic index (GI) and low glycemic (load), which makes them perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without sending your blood sugar soaring.


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