An Apple A Day - Apple Nutrition
Today’s apples are better than ever. They are nourishing for babies and growing children and a convenient easy-to-carry snack for anyone on the go. Apples come in a range of interesting flavors, and thanks to modern storage facilities, they can be eaten year-round, fresh or processed.
Apples are a terrific source of quick energy produced by the natural fruit sugars, which offer complex carbohydrates. Apples contain no saturated fat; in fact, very little fat at all. Apples also contain no cholesterol and no sodium.
Apples are filling but not fattening. One medium-size apple contains only 80 calories and weighs about one third of a pound (154 grams). An apple contains fifteen percent of the USDA recommendation of Vitamin C and also offers a natural source of Vitamin A, B1, B2, and Niacin. Apples contain potassium which helps reduce blood pressure and the minerals calcium, phosphorus and iron. They also contain the trace mineral boron, which helps the body use calcium and keeps brain functions alert.
Apples are a good source of pectin, a soluble fiber that may help reduce cholesterol, and also of cellulose, an insoluble fiber. They serve as a natural "toothbrush" to cleanse the breath and teeth as well as massage the gums. With all these great benefits, is it any wonder that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away"?
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