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o special is the apple that this fruit has religious and mythological significance in many cultures. And even today the apple’s nutritional value continues to be revered, hence the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” With this in mind, let’s take a look at the health benefits of apples. Apples come in a myriad of colors, flavors, and textures: from sweet to tart, and soft to firm. This nutritionally packed fruit contains many vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. An apple contains nearly 20 percent of your daily vitamin C. Other 30 | Vol.1 Ed. 3
vitamins include vitamin K, pyridoxine, and riboflavin. Apples are also rich in minerals including potassium, copper, magnesium manganese, calcium, and iron. One of the most important nutritional components of apples is their phytonutrients. Apple phytonutrients include flavonoids, quercetin, catechin, and chlorogenic acid. These are strong antioxidants which help decrease cholesterol and the risk of heart attack. Phytonutrients can support effective metabolism which may help with weight management.