The Amazing Health Benefits of Green Apples
By far the Apple is the noblest of fruits. …
Health Benefits of Green Apples – There surely is a reason for the saying ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’.
A for Apple…the first letter of the alphabet taught to a child is an Apple. Apples are always perceived to be red because of its popularity. However, the lesser-known variety of apples, which are green in color originated in Australia. Green Apples were first cultivated by Maria Ann Smith, and that’s why they are commonly known as Granny Smith apples. Green apples and red apples are similar in nutritive values but the green apples contain lesser carbohydrates and sugar content. Its benefits include better digestion and also aid weight loss. Rich in fiber and low on calories, this fruit keeps your heart healthy and you slimmer.
Green apples are also called a ‘miracle food’ and a ‘nutritional powerhouse’. An apple a day may really keep the doctor away as they’re one of the healthiest foods a person on this planet can bite into. Even Adam got tempted to bite into this high on fiber, protein, potassium, iron and Vitamin K and C fruit.
What are the Health Benefits of Green Apples?
The green apple has plenty of health benefits. Here are just a few highlights:
1. Green apples are perfect for weight watchers
They are considered to be the best for those who wish to lose weight. It contains good dietary fiber, keeps you fuller with just a few calorie intake. It also contains high water content that makes you feel full without packing on the calories.
2. Good for bowel movement
The green apple aids overall digestion and regulates bowel movements. It has the fiber your gut requires to keep your digestive system functioning well.
3. Decreases chance of Cancer
Consuming an apple a day reduces the chances of getting cancer of any sort.Green apples can contribute majorly toward reducing the growth of cancerous cells, according to scientific studies.
4. No Bad Cholesterol
Green apples give your stomach a sense of satisfaction, so you don’t feel hungry to eat other foods. It doesn’t contain any bad cholesterol. This high fiber content can help to reduce cholesterol already present in the body.
5. Protects Vision
Consuming green apples regularly can even protect your eyesight. The Vitamin C, antioxidant, and nutrient content in them help fight free radical damage in the retina, lubricate the lens and heal any damage in the cornea faster.
6. Detoxifies the Liver
If you are worried about all the toxins and food additives you get while consuming junk foods, then the green apple can fix it. It can detoxify the liver by removing harmful toxins. These apples contain antioxidants and fibers that elevate the production of bile which is further responsible for expelling the toxins before they reach the liver.
Let us make a Simple Healthy Apple Salad today
Ingredients
2 Granny Smith apples
1 cucumber
1 tomato
1 onion
Few walnuts (optional)
For dressing
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp chili sauce
1 tsp honey
1 tsp mayonnaise (optional)
Salt and pepper
Method
1. Chop the onion cucumber and green apples in small cubes.
2. Deseed the tomato and chop the tomatoes too.
3. Now in a bowl, mix the ingredients for the dressing.
4. Toss in the apples, vegetables, and walnuts.
5. Cover and refrigerate for some time before serving it chilled.
Health Benefits of Green Apples are plenty so bite into a fresh juicy green apple or relish it in the form of a salad, green apples will benefit you long term, in multiple ways.
Live long with Granny Smith Green Apples.
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Anahita Irani
A preschool teacher, social media influencer, lifestyle & food blogger. Added hobbies are travel, movies, and fashion, going for events, socializing, networking and making new friends.
59 Comments
Roshan Radhakrishnan
A fan of the red ones usually, I haven’t really focused on actual green apples. Need to consider it … ironically, I do have it in all the wrong forms – syrups, sweets etc
Sonia Dogra
I have green apple soda?? but not green apples as such. Being from Shimla I’ve enjoyed plenty of red and golden apples.
I liked the salad. Until I get the green apples I’m going to try it with what I have.
Richa MIna
Thanks for sharing the salad recipes, u love green apples they’re slightly sour too so the sweet n sour salads look great
Tomichan Matheikal
I used to eat them just as they are. Now I know how to make them tastier.
Ghazala Naseem
Nice post , was not knowing details of health benefits of green apple .
Thanks for sharing.
Lifemarbles
I love apple- peanut salad. That’s my favorite. Would like to try this one for sure.
Nazish Kondkari
I had first eaten green apple when I had visited Saudi for my Pilgrim. Now we also get it in India.. I too love the taste of green apples… That’s one healthy and yummy recipe will try whenever i get my hands over green apples. ?
Pooja Priyamvada
I am from Himachal, and didn’t know that green apples have so many benefits. Informative post. Thanks for this. Here via #MyFriendAlexa
Anahita Irani
Thank Pooja. For stopping by and sharing your views on my post. Happy Alexa 🙂
Lancelot Quadras
I knew green apples help in bowel movements but was surprised with its detoxifying and no bad cholesterol benefit.
Binil
I’m unsure why, but have always loved green apples more than the regular red ones. ?
Princely D'cunha
I didn’t know green apples were so good.Recipe is worth a try too.
Ginia
We got wonderful green apples from a friends farm in Rekong Peo, Himachal Pradesh. Till date they are the best apples I have eaten. Thank you so much for this lovely recipe. Will surely try it.
Anahita Irani
So happy, you liked my post and simple recipe. Happy Alexa to you
Yogita Joshi
I just love green apples but I never knew they have so many health benefits… After reading your post, i will include green apple in my routine more often
Samarpita Mukherjee Sharma
I absolutely love granny smith apples, more than the red ones. I love them in salads!
Anahita Irani
Yes, they taste good in salad, the crunch with a little bit of acidic dressing
Sinjana
I love green apple. Thanks for this amazing recipe
Swati Mathur
Wow.. Wasn’t aware about so many health benefits of green apple. Thanks a lot for sharing, will immediately include this in my diet.
Mandavi Jaiswal
I didnt knwo that green apples strengthen the vision. Thats an added benefit for me to go and try, I love the flavor of green apples
Afreen Ansari
Never knew green apple had so many benefits. Love the detailing and the additional recipe details for sure
Anahita Irani
Plenty of benefits. We just need to bite into this gorgeous fruit.
PraGun
I had always loved the sweet tangy taste of green apple. It’s not always available in ample here but I make sure to buy whenever I see them. Thanks for sharing such informative information of this tangy green fruit. #PraGunReads #MyFriendAlexa #Blogchatter
Anahita Irani
Glad you liked my post.
Paresh Godhwani
On one of my vacays, I was offered green apple infused water as I finished my swimming session. I was wondering why? Your post today explained my query in detail. Thank you for sharing this.
Deepa Gandhi
Green apples are my daughters favourite. So I get them a lot. Good to know more about them. I will surely try the recipe.
Swarnali Das
Sounds yummy. What a combination of Granny apple and chili sauce. I can’t resist trying this recipe.
Ninu Nair
Had no clue about the benefits of Green Apples! Will surely try them now and with the recipe given by you!
Rashi Roy
That’s a very informative post. Never really gave a thought that green apples can be so healthy and benefitial. Glad you shared it.
Ruchi Nasa
Apples are a part of my daily diet. Will surely try your recipe
Swiddle D'Cunha
I am going to try that super healthy salad.Vreen apples on my shopping list now.
Amrita Basu
I love green apples.This salad sounds tangy and tasty too
Chinmayee Gayatree sahu
This is such an informative post. I did not know Green Apples are called Granny Smith Apples!. I loved the Salad preparation as well.
Anahita Irani
I would love to try your apple chutney recipe
Mayuri+Nidigallu
I love Green Apples and I make a Chutney out of it. I knew Green Apples had health benefits but was unaware that they had so many. As always an insightful post, Anahita.
Harjeet Kaur
You know what…..I actually stopped eating apples when they started coming coated with wax..I had them 4 years ago when I was in kashmir..direct in the orchard itself. But yes, I do make apple pies and crumble sometimes like u made the salad 🙂 I
Aesha Shah
I haven’t had green apples before, now I shall try them. I always knew apples have many benefits but I cheat in eating fruits. I need to adopt the healthier food choices now, instead of having the juices I should have the whole fruits.
Ritu Bindra
Granny Smith apples are my favorite, more than the red ones. I thought the benefits of all varieties were similar. I love them in my pancakes or with a just hint of cinnamon.
Srikanth
Was not aware of the benefits of Green Apples, hope to buy them sometime if available in my city.
Madhu Bindra
A very informative post. Granny Smith apples are perfect for cooking because of their tart taste. I use them quite a lot.
Jyoti Jha
I am quite a fan of Green Apples. Such power-pack of energy they are. Loved these tryout ideas to enjoy the nutrient-pack.
Dipika+Singh
I love red apples, green isn’t my first choice. But now, seeing the benefits as similar as that of it’s red cousin and the easy peesy salad recipe, I will surely pick them up next time.
Felicia Nazareth
Wow. I wasn’t aware of so many amazing health benefits of green apples. Thanks for the information. Learned something new.
Varsh
Green apples, though a good choice, aren’t always available. I bring them home whenever I find them in the market though. I liked your salad recipe. It is refreshing and full of nutrients.
MeenalSonal
Including fruits in the diet is very beneficial. Will make sure to give it a try in your salad style to make them more delicious and enjoyable.
Manas Mukul
Green apples are a super food now. They always were a little under the radar in India. Lovely listing of its benefits and the recipe. Keep the good work going.
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Ruchi Verma
I really love the taste of green Apple but it have so many benefit related to our health is really unknown to me!!Thanks for sharing all these
Gunjan Upadhyay
I personally prefer the red juciy ones, but green apples are nutritious too, worth eating
Jhilmil Bhansali
We love green apple in varied ways and the most loved one at our home is green apple smoothie. Gonna try this salad.
Sivaranjini. A
Green apples have a tangy taste and full of nutrition and have had them and a nice recipe as well.
Hema
green apples are my fav , love the salad , gonna try it out . yum yum
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Charu
I love Green Apples. Eat it quite often.
Mayura Amarkant
I love green apples because of the crunch and unique flavour. I wasn’t aware of the many benefits of this yummy fruit. Thank you for writing this post!
Leha
Never eaten green apples. Not a fan of red ones too, except in milkshakes. This salad though looks appetizing!
Jenifer
Yeah am currently having green apple daily coz who doesn’t want to b healthy.
Harshita Nanda
I actually do eat an apple a day, though of the read. I always found the Green ones on the sour side. Your salad recipe though looks really interesting and I am going to try it out, as soon as I order some green ones!
Noor+Anand+Chawla
Apples are indeed a true superfood. Personally I prefer the rich fiber and taste of the green apply over the too-sweet red apples. Thanks for sharing the recipe, I will try this tomorrow.
Anahita Irani
Do let me know how it turned out.
Amritha Srinath
I love eating green apples, but I never knew that they had immense nutrients for the body. Also, the recipe looks like it is going to be a hit if I try at home.