An apple a day could be good for your sleep 

According to Manchester University, apples contain tryptophan, which prompts the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. 

Apples are also rich in vitamins C and B6 which are known to help us sleep.  

An empty stomach can often interfere with a good night’s sleep, so an apple could be the ideal pre-bedtime snack.  

BAPL explained that an apple is light enough not to sit heavily on the stomach, and the fibre in it ensures the slow release of energy and avoids any sugar spikes just as you are trying to wind down. 

Try an apple in the evening as part of your bedtime routine, BAPL encourages. 

]Apple benefits

Apples have an abundance of nutrients, are low in calories and are extremely beneficial for weight loss. 

Eating an apple before a meal can aid weight loss. The apple helps to increase the overall fibre content of the meal, and that means you feel full and satisfied for longer, preventing mindless snacking between meals. 

Apples are also rich in polyphenol compounds that act as antioxidants, protecting the body from damage caused by excess free radicals.  

A balance between free radicals and antioxidants is essential for regular physiological function. If free radicals overwhelm the body’s ability to regulate them, this can cause oxidative stress, triggering a number of diseases as a result.  

Both the skin and flesh of apples have been shown to contain high amounts of polyphenols, specifically flavonoids, which are found in the skin, BAPL said. 

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