Apples are full of beneficial nutrients!
Carbs
Fiber
Vitamins (hello, Vit C!)
Minerals
Phytonutrients
Antioxidants
Let's zoom in on the fiber. Apples have both soluble and insoluble fiber, helping to slow the absorption of glucose.
The insoluble fiber in an apple helps add bulk to the digestive tract.
Soluble fiber feeds the good bacteria in your gut and helps reduce the amount of fat and cholesterol absorbed from the foods you eat and allows your body to flush it away when you have a bowel movement. It also absorbs water and can make it easier for some people to have a bowel movement.
The soluble fiber in apples is mainly pectin, found in the peels! That's why we leave the peels on in this recipe. You'll feel like you are eating apple pie, just without the crust!
Simple Sautéed Apples
Recipe and Instructions:
(You can use any variety for this. And an apple peeler corer slicer works fantastic!)
In a sauté pan, melt 1 Tbl of butter* for every cup of apples you have.
Add apples to the pan.
Add a pinch of salt and seasonings. We like to add cinnamon and ginger.
Cook the apples on medium heat until tender.
Test taste when they are done. If they aren't sweet enough for you, you can add a bit of coconut sugar or honey.
Serve these as a side dish to any meal, as a snack, as a homemade ice cream topping, as an oatmeal topping, as a pancake topping, etc.
Note:
*If you are dairy free, use coconut oil!
**There are some people, however, who have gastrointestinal (GI) conditions that don’t handle apples very well. For example, if you have some forms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and are sensitive to certain types of FODMAPs, eating apples or eating more than a very small serving of apples may cause you difficulties.
Hope you get to try this yummy, gut healthy treat!
Wishing you abundant health - Melisha
My favorite Apple peeler/corer/slicer tool!!! ---->
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