Apples are a popular fruit, containing antioxidants, vitamins, dietary fiber, and a range of other nutrients. Due to their varied nutrient content, they may help prevent several health conditions.
Apples come in a variety of shapes, colors, and flavors and provide a range of nutrients that can benefit many different aspects of a person’s health.
For example, they may help reduce the risk of cancer, obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and several other conditions.
• 13–20% of a person’s daily fiber needs
• 9–11% of a person’s daily vitamin C needs
• 4% of a person’s daily potassium needs
Apples contain a range of antioxidants, including:
• quercetin
• catechin
• phloridzin
• chlorogenic acid