Appetizer
Eat MORE apples. Having an apple before dinner may help you lose weight or maintain your current weight loss.
Fiber has been proven to make us feel fuller, and the average apple has about 5 grams of fiber. Studies in Washington have shown that by taking in this extra fiber before dinner, people end up eating less calories during the meal.
Main Course
There are over 7,000 varieties of apples grown in the world, and about 2,500 in the United States. Here is an overview of the most popular ones:
Braeburn apples have a wonderful blend of tart and sweet flavors. They are aromatic, crisp and juicy.
Fuji apples are sweet, mild, crisp and juicy. They are excellent when eaten fresh. They are also fine for cooking and they store well.
Gala apples are sweet, aromatic and have a rich full flavor. They are best used fresh out of hand or in salads. They are just the right size to tuck into a pocket or purse.
Granny Smith apples are tart and crisp. They are excellent for salads and fresh eating. Their tangy flavor comes through when baked and sauteed.
Golden Delicious apples have a rich mellow flavor and a tender skin. They are considered the preferred “all purpose” cooking apple, because they retain their shape and taste rich when baked or cooked. These apples are wonderful for salads and fresh eating. They also are considered the best apple choice for cider.
Red Delicious apples are mild, sweet and juicy. They are America’s favorite snacking apple. They are great fresh, in salads, when used as garnishes or in fruit trays.
Rome Beauty apples are primarily a cooking apple. Their flavor enhances with a touch of sugar or honey. They tend to holds their shape well and taste rich when cooked. They are especially a good choice for baked apples.
Dessert
My personal fave is by far the Braeburn apple. I don’t have one before dinner every day, but I often use it as a snack on my way to the gym. It gives me a good boost of energy before my workout and keeps me from feeling starved when I get home.
About Cafe Physique:
The mission of Café Physique is to help clients reach and exceed their personal fitness and nutrition goals. If you’re in need of an a nutritionist in Atlanta or an Atlanta personal trainer – Café Physique is the perfect solution. We offer Atlanta yoga instruction, Atlanta prenatal workouts, and Atlanta personal training. We also have private sessions of pilates that Atlanta residents are raving about. We invite you to let a member of our Atlanta registered dietitian staff or personal training team develop and implement a realistic and healthy lifestyle plan to meet your personal goals.
