WASHINGTON - The apples and apple juice you consume may have positive effects in one of the most unlikely places in the body – in the colon. New research has demonstrated that both apple pectin and ...

Apples benefit your gut health since they contain prebiotics that feed good gut bacteria. Apples also contain soluble and insoluble fiber which may help regulate bowel movements. Your immune system ...

The familiar saying about apples keeping doctors away might contain more truth than most people realize. This humble fruit packs an impressive array of nutrients and compounds that work together to ...

Both kiwis and apples are great for your gut, but kiwi stands out for easing constipation and improving digestion. Kiwi’s enzyme actinidin and balanced fiber mix help move things along, while apples’ ...

Pectin is a unique fiber found in fruits and vegetables. It’s a soluble fiber known as a polysaccharide, which is a long chain of indigestible sugars. When heated in the presence of liquid, pectin ...

They are delicious, they are nutritious and a handful may even help keep doctor away. The season of apples is here and we can’t wait to have our fill of these juicy and crunchy wonders. Whether you ...

Whether pectin will ever be more than a gelling agent and stabiliser and be labelled as a health ingredient depends on science and money. In the second part of an in-depth special series, ...