Low in calories and high in fibre, can this popular fruit help us drop a few kilos in time for beach season?

Packing just 116 calories on average, along with 5.4g of fibre per large fruit, apples have been found to support weight loss.

In a recent US study, females were given three apples, three pears, or three oat cookies — each with the same calorie value — per day for 10 weeks. The apple group lost 950g, the pear group 840g, while the oat group’s weight did not change.

Let's be honest, it's hardly rocket science — we already know apples are good for us — but it's reassuring to know switching an apple for even an alternative fruit choice, can help us achieve weight loss results potentially faster.

How to eat them

It might sound simple but research shows that apples are best eaten whole — rather than juiced — to reduce hunger and appetite.

However, some older studies also linked apple juice to reductions in body fat compared to a control drink with the same number of calories.

Whether blended into hummus, cut into fresh salads or eaten on the go, as a handy snack or breakfast, there's no wrong way to eat an apple.

Bonjour, la pomme

It’s peak apple season in France, which means a constant bounty of fresh, crisp, tangy apples to keep the nation fuelled and fed.

What are you in mood for? A tangy, crisp Granny apple, or a soft and sweet Gala? Maybe you prefer the tender taste of the Golden variety or the crunch of a firm red?

European apples are healthy, tasty and of high quality thanks to preserved soil conditions.

For more than 20 years, apple growers have committed to an eco-responsible production process, following environmentally friendly methods that respect biodiversity in orchards.

To cook or not to cook

Apples can be enjoyed cooked or raw in a variety of ways.

Here are a few simple ways to have an apple a day without getting bored.

1. Apple sandwiches with granola and peanut butter
2. Peanut butter banana apple smoothie
3. Apple pie baked apples
4. Sautéed apples
5. Apple sauce
6. Roasted apples
7. Apple chips
8. Apple butter

We love adding them to hot and cold cereals, yoghurt, stews, and salads, or baking them on their own.

Did you know?

More than thirty varieties of apples are produced in France: meaning there’s a flavour, colour and taste for everyone!

The peak apple season in France is from mid-September to April, but apples are available all year round.