An Apple Before Meal Helps to Reduce the Calories?

A new research shows that eating one apple before meal can help to reduce intake of calories. This research was conducted and tested by researches from Pennsylvania State University on how the consumption of apples can affect calorie intake. It found that an apple about 15 minutes before meal is consumed 190 lesser calories compare to didn’t have apple.

This research is conducted by 59 normal weight men and women for approximately 5 weeks. Before meal, the participants were given peeled cut-up apple (125 calories), similar caloric amount of apple sauce, apple juice or nothing. After 15 minutes, they were given cheese tortellini and tomato sauce. Result shows that those who ate raw apple have 187 lesser calories compare to those who ate apple sauce, juice or nothing.

Julie Flood, a researcher from Penn State says, “This suggests that eating something like a piece of fruit that’s low in calories before meal might be a great strategy for reducing calorie intake. It looks like solid fruit is more filling than fruit juice, and people perceive them differently. They look at an apple and think it's going to fill them up."

By cutting down the intake of calories, it helps to reduce weight. Perfect Body Shape start from here.