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Nutrition
Facts of Apples
Apples
are low in fat, saturated fat free, sodium free,
cholesterol free, and are an excellent source of fiber.
Development
of heart disease, cancer, and high blood pressure depends
on many factors. Eating a diet high in fruits and
vegetables and low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium may
reduce your risk of these diseases.
Apples are low in fat, saturated fat free, sodium free,
cholesterol free, and are an excellent source of fiber.
Among substances present in apples are phytochemicals that
are thought to reduce the incidence of cancer. These
include quercetin, ellagic acid, and caffeic acid.
Try these websites about apples:
U.S. Apple Association http://www.usapple.org
Washington Apple Commission http://www.bestapples.com
ENZA Apples & Pears from New Zealand
http://www.enza.co.nz
Dole Food Company http://www.dole5aday.com
Chilean Fresh Fruit Association http://www.cffa.org
Del Monte Fresh Produce Co. http://www.freshdelmonte.com
FreshPoint America, Inc. http://www.freshpoint.com
Natural Selection Foods http://www.nsfoods.com
David Oppenheimer Group http://www.oppyproduce.com
Stemilt Growers, Inc. http://www.stemilt.com
ENZA Apples & Pears from New Zealand (US)
http://www.enza.com |
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