An Apple a Day

An Apple a Day

There are 7,500 varieties of apples grown throughout the world and 100 of those varieties are grown commercially in the United States.

You’ve heard the expression “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” For over 150 years folklore has regarded the apple as a source of natural preventative medicine.

According to the Cleveland Health Clinic: whether your favorite is a sour Granny Smith or a sweet Honeycrisp, you can’t go wrong with apples. “All apples are a good source of fiber, including pectin, which may help lower cholesterol,” Ilic says. “They also contain phytochemicals like polyphenols, which are antioxidants linked to multiple health benefits. Some studies have suggested that apples may also help reduce the risk of some cancers.”

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https://health.clevelandclinic.org/which-apples-are.../

Nutritional Benefits:

• Calories: 95

• Carbs: 25 grams

• Fiber: 4.5 grams

• Vitamin C: 9% of the Daily Value (DV)

• Copper: 5% of the DV

• Potassium: 4% of the DV

• Vitamin K: 3% of the DV

Health Benefits:

In particular, vitamin C acts as an antioxidant to neutralize harmful compounds known as free radicals and protects against disease. Apples are also a great source of antioxidants like quercetin, caffeic acid, and epicatechin.

They support heart health, weight loss, Improve bone health, promote brain function Protect against asthma and reduce the risk of diabetes.

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https://www.healthline.com/.../an-apple-a-day-keeps-the...

Explore the world of apples. Find out which varieties are easily sourced in your area. The less distance your apple has to travel to get to you the fresher and more nutritious it is when you eat it.

Here’s a:

Handy Guide to the Most Popular Apple Varieties and Their Uses

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Taste varieties you’ve never tried before and find new ways and recipes to incorporate apples into your diet.