Apple

🍎 What Are Apples?
Apples are crisp, juicy fruits that come in a wide range of varieties from sweet to tart. They provide natural fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, making them a popular choice for snacks, baking, and beverages.

🤔 Why Might a Sensitivity to Apples Occur?

A sensitivity response to apples may involve how the body interacts with their natural components:

• Fructose: Apples contain higher amounts of natural fruit sugars, which may be harder for some to process.

• Sorbitol: This sugar alcohol can contribute to bloating or digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals.

• Polyphenols: While beneficial for many, these plant compounds may overstimulate sensitive systems.

🛠️ Supportive Lifestyle Choices

• Pause apples and apple-based products for 8 weeks.

• Slowly reintroduce after the elimination period to observe any changes.

• Track symptoms before and after reintroduction to understand patterns.

💊 Supportive General Supplements

• Digestive enzymes: May help break down natural sugars such as fructose and sorbitol.

• Probiotics: Support balanced gut function and digestion.

• L-Glutamine: Supports the gut lining and overall digestive wellness.

🌟 Why Might Sensitivity Occur with Apples but Not Other Fruits?

Factors may include:

• Higher fructose levels: Apples contain more fructose than fruits such as berries.

• Sorbitol content: Apples have notable sorbitol levels, unlike many low-sorbitol fruits.

• Polyphenol variation: Apple varieties contain specific polyphenols that may not be present in other fruits.

🍽️ Popular Uses for Apples

• Fresh apple slices

• Apple pie

• Applesauce

• Apple juice or cider

🍽️ Alternatives (if tolerated)

• Pears

• Bananas

• Berries

• Melons