I love Apples! They are crisp, crunchy, and sweet! They are packed with vitamins and the benefits are overwhelming.

1. Weight Loss: High in fiber and water content to keep you fuller longer. They also satisfy a sweet tooth.
2. Energy Boost: Apples are high in vitamin c and B6 which help boost energy.
3. Fountain of Youth: The antioxidants in apples block the absorption of free radicals that age the skin.
4. Cleanse: Apples aid your livers ability to rid toxins making them a safe cleanse.
5. Heart Health: Apples are associated with lower risk of death from coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease.

Even better news about apples? They are one of the approved foods on the 17 Day Diet for all cycles. Here is a great recipe you can enjoy on cycles 1-4 when you are craving something sweet and crunchy. For more recipes, see The Apple Lover’s Cookbook.

Sweet Apple Chips

Ingredients

• 3 apples
• Cinnamon
• Stevia (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven 200 degrees and line two Cookie Sheets with parchment paper.
2. Thinly slice the apples in a uniform shape about 1/8 inch thick.
3. Sprinkle apples with cinnamon and stevia and place onto baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Bake for 1 hour, flip apples, and bake for 1 more hour. Turn the oven off and keep the apples inside for 1 hour as the oven cools.

Remember apples are apart of The Dirty Dozen so buy them organic when you can.