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Apples are not only delicious eaten whole, but also made into recipes such as pies, cakes, muffins, jams, salads, oatmeal or smoothies. / Photo: illustration/ist
Apples are also a great snack on their own or by slathering peanut butter on apple slices. Apples are a very healthy fruit with lots of them benefit supported by research.
Besides being known for its high vitamin A content, here are 5 impressive health benefits of apples, as reported by the health page Health line Saturday (7/1/2023).
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1. Sure
Apples are considered a nutrient dense fruit, which means they provide a lot of nutrients per serving. One medium apple, 200 grams offers the following nutrients:
Calories: 104
Carbohydrates: 28 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Vitamin C: 10% of the daily value
Copper: 6% of DV
Potassium: 5% of DV
Vitamin K: 4% of the DV
The same serving also provides 2-5% DV for vitamins E, B1 and B6.
Apples are a good source of fiber and vitamin C. Apples also contain antioxidants, such as vitamin E, and polyphenols that contribute to the fruit’s many health benefits.
Vitamin E functions as a fat-soluble antioxidant, vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is required for growth and development, and vitamin B6 is important for protein metabolism.
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