Tag: Eating whole fruit

According to an Austrian study, organic apples contain a significantly higher concentration of beneficial bacteria in their cores than conventionally grown apples. This discovery challenges the common practice of discarding the center of the fruit and prompts the question: Can you eat the entire apple, core and all, to reap these potential health benefits?

According to Healthline, the peel of a pear can contain up to six times more polyphenols than the flesh, making it a nutritional powerhouse. This raises the question for many: Is it okay to eat a whole pear, including the skin, core, and seeds?

While blending fruit doesn't destroy its fiber, it does break it into smaller pieces, which affects digestion. This fundamental distinction leads to notable differences in how the body processes and responds to blended versus whole fruit, impacting everything from satiety to blood sugar levels.