An apple juice a day keeps belly fat away – claims new study

Anyone struggling with belly fat will know how difficult it is to get rid of it. Crunches, planks, and other abdominal exercises work, but sometimes they get too much for us. Only if we didn’t have to go through a rigorous workout regime to reduce belly fat. Well, this is not just wishful thinking; You really can eat your way to a flat belly! It is not us but the experts who are saying this. There are certain foods and beverages that can help you crush the tires around your belly – apple juice being one of them.

A recent study published in Journal of Oleo Science, claims that apple juice can “significantly” reduce belly fat in just a few weeks. Researchers came to this conclusion after conducting a randomized study to investigate the efficacy of long-term intake of polyphenols derived from apples.

A total of 124 participants were included and divided into two groups. Each day, one group was served an apple drink containing about 340 grams of polyphenols, and the other group consumed a drink without polyphenols. After 12 weeks, it was observed that the visceral fat area (VFA) of the subjects in the ‘apple group’ had decreased significantly.

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Polyphenols are natural plant compounds found in various fruits and vegetables. Apples are known to be a very good source of the compound and hence were used in this clinical trial.

We have grown up reading and hearing about the various health benefits that apples provide. It is pleasantly surprising to know that apples can also help us lose weight including belly fat. While polyphenols play a major role in the process, check out some Other properties of apple (not part of the study) who made fruit mandatory in their weight loss diets.

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Here are 3 more reasons to include apples in your weight loss diet:

1. Low calorie fruit

100 gram serving apple According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), it contains only 50 calories. The body uses extra calories to digest low-calorie foods, so apples work well in a weight loss diet.

2. Rich in Pectin Fiber

“Apples are rich in fiber, especially pectin fiber, which boosts metabolism, promotes digestion and regulates blood sugar levels,” says the book “Healing Foods” by DK Publishing.

3. High Water Content

Did you know that a medium-sized apple is 85 percent water? This property makes apple a healthy and easily digestible fruit that helps in reducing excess weight.

Now you have more than enough reasons to drink apple juice every day to burn off that pesky belly fat. It’s also a good idea to eat a whole apple.