Health BENEFITS of Apples:
High in Vitamin C
- work as an antioxidant fighting damaging free radicals
- assist the body in making collagen protein
- help strengthen the immune system
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High in Potassium
- work with sodium to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance
- monitor the electrical activity of the heart
- required for proper nerve conduction and muscle contraction
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High in Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
- help the body convert food into energy
- aid in promoting healthy skin, hair, and nails
- support a healthy nervous system and cognitive function
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High in Flavonoids (Phytonutrients)
- neutralize cancer-causing free radicals
- lower triglycerides and inhibit LDL cholesterol oxidation
- reduce inflammation in arteries and help prevent heart disease
High in Quercitin (Phytonutrient)
- fight free radicals and slow cancer cell growth
- reduce inflammation and prevent heart disease
- slow down the effects of aging
High in Pectin (Soluble Fiber)
- help relieve both constipation and diarrhea
- feed and strengthen the healthy bacteria in the gut
- aid in preventing heart disease
Good Amounts of:
MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 medium apple = approximately 95 calories)
MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN
(grams per 1 medium apple)
25.1g
Carbohydrates
.5g
Protein
.3g
Fat
FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS
(grams per 1 medium apple)
4.4g
Fiber*
18.9g
Natural Sugars*
NET CARBS
(grams per 1 medium apple)
20.7g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs
*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)
Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.