Apples
are low in fat, saturated fat free, sodium free,
cholesterol free, and are an excellent source of
fiber.
Development of
heart disease, cancer, and high blood pressure
depends on many factors. Eating a diet high in
fruits and vegetables and low in fat, cholesterol,
and sodium may reduce your risk of these
diseases.
Apples are low in fat, saturated fat free, sodium
free, cholesterol free, and are an excellent source
of fiber.
Among substances present in apples are
phytochemicals that are thought to reduce the
incidence of cancer. These include quercetin,
ellagic acid, and caffeic acid.
Try these websites about apples:
U.S. Apple Association http://www.usapple.org
Washington Apple Commission http://www.bestapples.com
ENZA Apples & Pears from New Zealand http://www.enza.co.nz
Dole Food Company http://www.dole5aday.com
Chilean Fresh Fruit Association http://www.cffa.org
Del Monte Fresh Produce Co. http://www.freshdelmonte.com
FreshPoint America, Inc. http://www.freshpoint.com
Natural Selection Foods http://www.nsfoods.com
David Oppenheimer Group http://www.oppyproduce.com
Stemilt Growers, Inc. http://www.stemilt.com
ENZA Apples & Pears from New Zealand (US) http://www.enza.com
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for Apple Recipes
On your way out the
door? Take along some healthy 5 A Day snacks like
celery sticks, an apple, a banana, or a box of 100
percent fruit or vegetable juice.
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