Low in calories and high in fibre, make friends with Washington Apples ahead of party season

Packing just 116 calories on average, along with 5.4g of fibre per large fruit, apples have been found to support weight loss.

In a recent US study, females were given three apples, three pears, or three oat cookies — each with the same calorie value — per day for 10 weeks. The apple group lost 950g, the pear group 840g, while the oat group’s weight did not change.

Let's be honest, it's hardly rocket science — we already know apples are good for us — but it's reassuring to know switching an apple for even an alternative fruit choice, can help us achieve weight loss results potentially faster.

How to eat them

It might sound simple but research shows that apples are best eaten whole — rather than juiced — to reduce hunger and appetite.

However, some older studies also linked apple juice to reductions in body fat compared to a control drink with the same number of calories.

Funs ways with apple

Whether blended into hummus, cut into fresh salads or eaten on the go, as a handy snack or for breakfast, there's no wrong way to eat an apple.

Apples can be enjoyed cooked or raw in a variety of ways. We love adding them to hot and cold cereal dishes, piled on top of yoghurt, and mixed into stews.

Here are a few simple ways to have an apple a day without getting bored.

1. Apple sandwiches with granola and peanut butter
2. Peanut butter banana apple smoothie
3. Apple pie baked apples
4. Sautéed apples
5. Apple sauce
6. Roasted apples
7. Apple chips
8. Apple butter

Hello Washington

It’s always peak apple season in the USA, which means a constant bounty of fresh, crisp, tangy apples to keep the world fuelled and fed.

Whether green, red or pink, tangy or lightly sweet, the expert growers at Washington Apples in the USA have something for you.

What are you in mood for? A tangy, crisp, green apple, or a soft and sweet USA Gala? Maybe you prefer the tender taste of the Cripps Pink variety or the crunch of a firm red?

USA apples are healthy, tasty and of high quality thanks to preserved soil conditions.