An Apple a Day - Reasons to Eat Organic

Welcome to Fairly Green, an easy way to add tidbits of information to help live a cleaner, greener life. Fairly green...that’s me..... I eat mostly organic...but I’m not a vegetarian. I grow organic peaches and I grew an organic garden this year, which was pretty successful. I do use certified organic skin care products (Miessence - of course). I do not eat stuff that comes from a can or a box....well, almost never. See what I mean? Fairly green. So this is to help us all become better at being green which will give us better health. Where did I start?  Many years ago I started with organic apples and slowly added other "clean" elements to my life.  I found the Australian company, Miessence in 2009 and created ALLwaysorganic.com when I fell in love with all the certified organic products they offered.  I am always learning and sharing.  Becoming healthier is a process.  Bits of information + like-minded people = Fairly Green. An Apple A Day Our first baby step into fairly green is to eat organic apples. Apple season is right around the corner, so this is a good start. Remember that old saying: an apple a day keeps the doctor away?  There actually is scientific evidence that an apple a day, does keep the doctor away. Here’s 6 reasons why: Immune booster: apples contains Vitamin C which improves your immune system. A lot of people who lack Vitamin C in their diet have poor healing, bruise easily and have bleeding gums. Prevent Heart Diseases: the reason it can prevent both coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease is because apples are rich in flavonoid. Flavonoids are also known for their antioxidant effects. Prevent Cancers: notice the plural. Apples help protect against cancer. Researchers at Cornell University have identified several compounds—triterpenoids—in apple peel that have potent anti-growth activities against cancer cells in our liver, colon and breast. Fight cholesterol: apples contain phenols, which have a double effect on cholesterol. It reduces bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol. They prevent LDL cholesterol from turning into oxidized LDL, a very dangerous form of bad cholesterol which can be deadly. Protects your brain from brain disease: this is something many people don’t know. Apple has substances called phytonutrients, and these phytonutrients prevents neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's. Healthier Lungs: unique to apples is phlorizin, a flavonoid. Researchers at the University of Nottingham found that people who ate 5 apples or more per week had lower respiratory problems, including asthma. Now I've been eating organic apples for several years now and I didn't know all this great information.  You don't need any more reason to put some nice juicy organic apples in your shopping cart.           Your Fairly Green buddy,                        Karin Organic Skin Care Products | Organic Hair Care Products | Organic Cosmetics