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Wholly
nutritious
An excellent low-calorie snack food, apples have no fat, cholesterol
or sodium and are full of the natural sugars that provide quick energy.
Whole foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, contain several nutrients
that work together to provide health-promoting properties that supplements
just can't equal.
Byers, Tim E. Nutrition and Cancer:
Ten lessons from the 20th century. Nutrition, Volume 16, Numbers 7/8,
2000.
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Fibre
reduces cholesterol
A medium apple provides five grams of fibre - that's more than most
cereals! Apples rank near the top among fruits and vegetables as a
source of the soluble fibre, pectin. Nutritional research dating back
as far as the 1960s has shown that pectin actually reduces blood cholesterol
levels. Pectin prevents cholesterol from building up in the lining
of blood vessel walls, thus reducing the risk of atherosclerosis and
heart disease.Apples also contain insoluble fibre which provides bulk
in the intestinal tract to help move foods quickly through the digestive
system.
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Your
best defence against
Canada's top killers
Scientists now estimate that one-third of all cancer cases and half
the incidences of cardiovascular disease and hypertension can be attributed
to diet. A recent US research symposium presented overwhelming evidence
to document the unique health benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption.
As part of a produce-rich diet, apples
can promote heart health, reduce hypertension, manage diabetes and
fight diet-related cancers. Apples are also a source of potassium,
a mineral which helps to control blood pressure and reduce the risk
of stroke.
Buring J.E. and Henneckens, B.H. 1995. Beta-carotene
and cancer prevention. J. Cell. Biochem. Suppl. 22: 226-230. Core
Facts. Usapple.org/consumer information pages
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Five-a-day
keeps the doctor away
Health Canada now recommends that fruits and vegetables make up the
main part of the meal, rather than being served as a side-dish or
garnish. Although Canada's Food Guide suggests 5-10 servings of fruit
and vegetables per day, most Canadians eat far fewer. Including apples
and apple products in your diet is an easy and delicious way to boost
your fruit intake. One medium apple, 1/2 cup apple juice, and 1/2
cup of applesauce each count as one serving. |
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