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Apples

Posted by Michael Julie on Thursday, March 25, 2010, In : Carbohydrates 

Most people know the phrase 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'. However, few people truly know how nutritionally valuable apples are. Let's look at the nutritional components in order to understand the real importance of an apple. Yes, it is a fruit!

 

They are made up of approximately 83% water. The average small apple has only 60 calories. However, larger fruits can have up to 100 calories per piece. An apple ...


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Carbohydrates

Posted by Michael Julie on Monday, February 22, 2010, In : Carbohydrates 


Carbohydrates are classified as either "simple" or "complex". Some common simple carbohydrates include glucose, fructose, and sucrose, and are typically associated with sweet foods and ripe fruits. The complex carbohydrates are either digestible (starches) or indigestible (fiber). The digestible complex carbohydrates are ultimately "digested" to the simple carbohydrate glucose when they are consumed. While the ultimate "...


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