Nutritionist reveals how an apple a day can boost gut health
Published October 13, 2026
Image
Amanda Sauceda, a lecturer in nutrition and dietetics in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Cal State Long Beach, tells Parade that regularly eating apples supplies gut microbes with fiber, supports regularity and may improve the microbiome over time. She also notes that apples can inspire healthy habits, while cautioning the fruit may trigger symptoms for some people, particularly those with IBS.
Image