Pear
The phytonutrient-dense pear makes great, sweet additions to any salad or juice. So, it’s obviously an essential in the Fruitive kitchen. Surprisingly, this sweet fruit may help lower your risk of getting Type II diabetes. The pear’s unique combination of two phytonutrient groups, flavonols and flavon-3-ols, improves insulin sensitivity, which ultimately improves your blood sugar regulation and lowers your risk of Type II diabetes. Not to mention, pears are also a great source of fiber, giving you additional blood sugar regulating benefits as well as promoting healthy bowels, lowering LDL “bad” cholesterol, and aiding in healthy weight loss. Not to mention that the pear’s unique way of improving blood sugar regulation also helps beautify your complexion by protecting your collagen. So, trade out your end of the day dessert for the sweet and healthy pear and thrive!
Health Benefits
energy booster, helps lower cholesterol and improve blood pressure levels, promotes colon health, fever reducer, immune booster, anti-inflammatory, supports bone health, eases congestion, helps relieve sore throat, improve insulin sensitivity, beneficial blood sugar regulation properties, helps keep calcium in bones, decrease risk of heart disease and cancer
Nutrients
Fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, riboflavin, folate, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin E, and antioxidant phytonutrient (hydryoxbenzoic acids, hydroxycinnamic acids, hydroxyquiones, flavonols, flavan-3-ols, carotenoids).
Did you know?
The ancient Greeks actually used pears to help relieve nausea.
Applesauce
Apples don’t only taste good, but also provide so many nutritional benefits that it’s hard not to believe the old wives’ tale, “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away.” Since most of the nutrients in apples have antioxidant properties (vitamin C, quercetin, flavonoids & polyphenols), it’s not surprising that apples are believed to help reduce the risk of cancer, have anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular benefits, reduce the risk of chronic disease, regulate blood sugar, and boost the immune system. Specifically, applesauce, made with peeled apples, packs all the same nutrients and health benefits of an apple, but with a little less fiber and vitamin C. Besides its nutritional benefits, applesauce is extremely versatile – it can be used to replace eggs, butter, &/or sweetener in baked goods – we use it as a sweetener for our granola! OUR SOURCE: We get our applesauce from Eden Foods, it’s made with only organic, peeled & cored apples - no added sugars or fillers! Delish!
Health Benefits
may help reduce the risk of cancer & chronic disease, has anti-inflammatory properties, cardiovascular benefits, lowers LDL "bad" cholesterol, supplies benefits of blood sugar regulation, & may help relieve
Nutrients
fiber (including insoluble fiber & pectin), vitamin C, phytonutrient antioxidants (quercetin, flavonoids, & polypenols), potassium, folate, vitamin B6, copper, manganese, & vitamin K
Did you know?
Applesauce has been known to help relieve constipation and diarrhea. It's also one of the best things to add to your pantry if you're an avid baker - it's super versatile.
Apple (Green)
Granny Smith apples, or green apples, are named after their proud momma, Mrs. Mary Ann "Granny" Smith, an Australian native. These scrumptious apples, although tarter than most other apples, are rich in antioxidant flavonoids, including cyaniding and epicatechin, as well as soluble fiber and vitamin C. Simply put, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." Granny Smith apples are unique in that they have a slightly higher content of the strong electrolyte, potassium, which contributes to the electrical current and fluid balance in and around our cells and ultimately contributes to a steady heart rhythm and healthy muscle contraction. So, the next time you get a foot cramp and don't have a banana laying around (or maybe you banana break), try snacking on a tart Granny Smith. But wait… that's not all…don't you hate it when your cut apples turn brown and nasty? Well, the next time you want to pack cut apples in your lunch, grab green apples over red. Thanks to their higher acidic content, green apples actually brown slower than the sweet, redder varieties.
Health Benefits
supports type II diabetes prevention, promotes heart and lung health, provides brain cell protection, may reduce risk of cancer, anti-inflammatory properties, reduce risk of chronic disease, boosts immune system, anti-aging skin benefits, complexion benefits, lower LDL "bad" cholesterol, supplies benefits of blood sugar regulation, aids in weight loss, aids in energy production
Nutrients
vitamin C, fiber (including insoluble fiber and pectin), potassium, folate, vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin K, as well as quercetin, flavonoids, polyphenols, and many other phytonutrient antioxidants.
Did you know?
When you’re away from your humble abode during the day, but feel the need to brush your teeth, think about biting into a Granny Smith! The fibrous skin and tartness of the green apple, stimulates high levels of salivation, which consequently helps decrease cavity bacteria in our mouths.
Apple (fuji/gala)
These delicious fruits not only taste good, but also provide so many nutritional benefits that it’s hard not to believe the old wives’ tale, “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away.” Since most of the nutrients in apples have antioxidant properties, it’s not surprising that apples are believed to help reduce the risk of cancer, have anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular benefits, reduce the risk of chronic disease, regulate blood sugar, and boost the immune system. Not to mention, apples are also rich in fiber, making you feel fuller longer, which helps cut out unhealthy snacking and ultimately contributes to healthy weight loss. So, can you say, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away?” Because we can! Furthermore, we use apples as a sweeter contributor to many of our juices. Many companies tend to use water as a filler, but when we want to cut and sweeten our juices, we just cold-press organic apple juice. That way you get the nutritional benefits of an apple, while also making your dense green drink taste a little more appetizing.
Health Benefits
romotes heart and lung health, provides brain cell protection, may reduce risk of cancer, anti-inflammatory properties, reduce risk of chronic disease, boosts immune system, anti-aging skin benefits, complexion benefits, lower LDL "bad" cholesterol, supplies benefits of blood sugar regulation, aids in weight loss, aids in energy production
Nutrients
vitamin C, fiber (including insoluble fiber and pectin), potassium, folate, vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin K, as well as quercetin, flavonoids, polyphenols, and many other phytonutrient antioxidants.
Did you know?
Sliced apples brown due to the oxidation of its polyphenols, which actually reduces its nutrient content. So, slow down the process by squeeze some lemon juice on the slices, the antioxidant richness of the lemon juice will help slow the oxidizing process and save the polyphenols.