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Why are Apples Sweet?
School tours at the orchard started today. We had two great groups and with those groups came some great questions from the kids. As Lisa, my tour guide, shares these great questions with me I’ll try to shed some light on the answers with you all.
Why are Apples Sweet?
All fruits contain natural sugars, especially fructose. This makes them taste sweet.
You can read more about the amount of sugar in an apple HERE. Something interesting I read was:
The Ohio Apple Grower's Association notes that the natural sugar in apples is slowly released into the bloodstream due to the high fiber content of the fruit.This relates to the fact that apples have a low glycemic index number of 38. Because of this low number they will generally make your blood sugar rise more gradually, which gives your body time to signal for a smaller and more gradual increase in insulin production.
Research has shown that consumption of low GI foods leads to:
-improved blood sugar (glucose) control and lipid levels in individuals with diabetes
-better weight control because these foods reduce the appetite and delay hunger
-reduction of insulin levels and fewer spikes of insulin
-a lower incidence of heart disease
-a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
If you have an ‘apple’ question just leave a comment and I’d be happy to try and find your answer!
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