Wintertime means hot chocolate, warm meals, and protecting your immune system. While natural remedies of citrus, ginger, and turmeric often take the spotlight, did you know that there is another quiet, everyday immunity hero — the apple.
Packed With Immune-Supporting Nutrients
Apples have a great source of essential vitamins and antioxidants, both of which play a vital role in immune health.
- Vitamin C: While apples have a lower vitamin C than oranges, they still contribute to your daily intake. This helps maintain skin and tissue health, as well as white blood cell function.
- Fibre: Rich in soluble fibre, such as pectin, apples help strengthen your immune response by empowering your gut health. A happy, healthy gut is often linked to stronger, more balanced immune systems.
- Quercetin: Found in apple skin, this antioxidant has anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties to help your body respond to and fight infection more effectively.
Made from 99.9% whole, cored apples, just one bottle of Upple ensures you receive all of the above immune-boosting benefits and more.
Gut Health = Immune Health
We just mentioned that a healthy gut is linked to a healthy immune system, and we meant it. Did you know that around 70% of your immune system lives in your gut? Apples are rich in prebiotic fibre — the kind that feeds the good bacteria in your digestive system.
These friendly microbes help your body protect itself from illness and regulate immune function.
Snack on Upple More This Winter
While comfort food may be good for the soul in the colder months, it’s not always good for the immune system. But, thankfully, apples are a diverse fruit, and can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you choose to include them as an on-the-go snack, a salad ingredient, or winter warmer desserts, such as apple pie or apple crumble, by incorporating more apples into your diet during winter, you’re protecting your immune system.
And if you’re not in the mood for a physical snack? Well, a bottle of Upple will do the trick!
Conclusion
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” It’s more than just an old saying.
While no single food will stop you from falling sick at all, incorporating immune-boosting options will help your body better prevent illness. And apples fall into that category.
With a convenient bottle of Upple, you’re adding 99.9% whole, cored apples to your daily routine, giving your immune system the support it needs to stay strong.
So, as cold and flu season sets in, consider making apples your go-to daily defence.