To take advantage of cinnamonÃ¢s potential benefits, incorporate it into more meals. 1  One of the things I love about this spice is how versatile it is. I use it in both sweet and savory dishes, and I feel like IÃ¢m always finding new ways to add it to meals, snacks, and beverages. Here are 10 easy ideas: 1  Sprinkle cinnamon into your coffee, or add it to your coffee grounds before brewing. 2  Add a dash or two of cinnamon to hot oatmeal, overnight oats, or cold whole grain cereal. 3  Fold cinnamon into yogurt, along with cooked, chilled quinoa, fresh cut fruit, and nuts or seeds.
Sugar and Fiber. The size of your apple influences its sugar content. A medium-sized apple, with a diameter of 3 inches, has about 19 grams of sugar, while a large apple has about 23 grams of sugar. If you favor small apples, expect to consume about 15 grams of sugar per fruit. A cup of apple slices has about 11 grams of sugar. The fruit's sugar content shouldn't dissuade you from eating it to enjoy its array of vitamins and minerals.
Carbohydrates in Apples. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Nutrient Data Laboratory, one small apple with the peel contains about 21 grams of total carbohydrates, including 3.6 grams of dietary fiber. If you peel your small apple, it will then contain about 17 grams of total carbs, including 1.7 grams of dietary fiber. Other Nutrients A small apple with the skin contains about 77 calories, according to the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory.