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There seems to be some
truth to the adage “An apple a day keeps the Doctor
away”!
There are a multitude of reasons why apples
are a healthy eating choice. Apples are extremely high in
pectin – a soluble fibre and are packed with flavonoids
(such as quercetin). Flavonoids are compounds that help give
the colorful pigment to fruits and vegetables and research
suggest that they may assist with reducing the risk of heart
disease, cancer, stroke, asthma and type 2 diabetes.
As one of the most purchased items in the produce department,
apples are a wise, healthy choice. Research on the benefits
of eating apples is on-going at leading universities around
the world.
Latest health related apple research indicates
that apples may reduce the risk of:
- neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s
disease
- heart disease and lower your
cholesterol
- breast cancer
- colon cancer
- prostrate cancer
- of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD)
Click Here to view the nutrition information about 1 medium sized apple
For more information on these and other research
studies please go to www.usapple.org/media/newsreleases/index.shtml
and click on Consumer and Health News.
Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating
and Physical Activity also recommends a daily intake of 5 to 10 servings of fruits
and vegetables each day. Did you know that one serving of
fruit equals on medium sized apple? It is very easy to maintain
a healthy lifestyle when you include an apple (or more!) a
day.
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