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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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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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