* Apples are absolutely fat-free!
* One apple provides as much dietary fiber as a bowl of bran cereal.
That's equal to one fifth of the recommended daily intake of fiber.
* Apples are loaded with pectin, a soluble fiber that aids digestion
and may help reduce cancer and heart disease.
* The complex carbohydrates in apples give your body a longer, more
even energy boost compared to high-sugar snacks. Snacking on apples can
keep you going throughout the day.
* Apple consumption during pregnancy reduces risk for childhood
wheezing and asthma.
* A recent Cornell University study shows that disease-fighting
chemicals in apples could reduce the risk of breast cancer.
* A recent study shows that the nutrients in apples may improve
memory and learning. It's food for thought!
* Daily apple eaters breathe more easily due to stronger lung functioning.
* Antioxidant phytonutrients found in apples also fight the damaging
effects of "bad" LDL cholesterol to keep your heart healthy.
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