Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Apple: The Health Promoting Fruit


In the February 1866 issue of the publication "Notes and Queries." The publication printed this: "Eat an apple on going to bed, and you'll keep the doctor from earning his bread."

Nearly 150 years later, variations of this adage are still quoted. It's unlikely that the saying would have maintained such popularity if there wasn't some truth to it, right?

Apples commonly enjoyed by many cultures, are an excellent source of antioxidants. Studies show that raw apples benefit your health by carrying rich amounts of flavonoid and polyphenols, which are potent antioxidants. When compared to many other commonly consumed fruits in the United States, apples had the second highest level of antioxidant activity.

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