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EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 29 MIN

Episode 3550: The Amazing Power of Apples: Nature's Crunchy Superfood with Susan Smith Jones, PhD

from This Week in America with Ric Bratton · host Ric Bratton

The Amazing Power of Apples: Nature’s Crunchy Superfood with Susan Smith Jones, PhDDid you know that apples are the most widely consumed fruit globally? From sweet red varieties, like Red Delicious, Fuji, or Gala, to tangy green ones, like Granny Smith, there’s an apple for everyone. They’re commonly used in recipes like pies, cookies, muffins, jam, salads, oatmeal or smoothies. They also make a great snack or sliced and spread with nut butter. In addition to their culinary versatility and numerous colors and flavors, apples are available at every grocery store and Farmer’s Market for a reasonable price… and are an exceptionally healthy fruit with many research-backed benefits.Our guest today, holistic health and lifestyle expert, Susan Smith Jones, PhD, says consuming an apple a day can benefit both our physical and mental health. Have you had an apple today? You’ll want to enjoy one after you hear what Susan says about their myriad merits. Welcome back.About Dr. Susan         For a woman with three of America’s most ordinary names, Susan Smith Jones, PhD, has certainly made extraordinary contributions in the fields of holistic health, anti-aging, optimum nutrition and balanced living. For starters, she taught students, staff and faculty at UCLA how to be healthy and fit for 30 years! Susan is the founder and president of Health Unlimited, a Los Angeles-based consulting firm dedicated to optimal wellness, health education and human potential. Susan is a frequent radio, podcast and TV talk show guest and motivational speaker; she’s also the author of many books, including her 3 latest ones …⭐️ A HUG IN A MUG: Revitalize with Superfoods & Healthy Living Extras ⭐️ UPLIFTED: 12-Minutes to More Joy, Faith, Peace, Kindness & Vitality ⭐️ VEGETABLE SOUP/THE FRUIT BOWL (children’s 2-in-1 nutrition book--ages 1-9)SusanSmithJones.com • 𝕏 @ SusanSmithJones

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