Do you know why apples are so good for you?

Fact 1: Your Heart - apples contain important minerals – especially Potassium which is good for the heart!

Fact 2: Your Vitamins – most vitamin C is in the skin – so wash, don’t peel your apple!

Fact 3: Your Teeth – fluoride occurs naturally in apples – you get a brighter bite when you give your teeth an apple to chew!

Fact 4: Your Digestion – apples are rich in fiber – eating apples helps your digestion!

Fact 5: Your Skin – ripe apples contain about 85% moisture, and are totally fat free!

Fact 6: Your Breathing – there is a strong positive association between lung function and the number of apples eaten per week. The more apples you eat, the more easily you breathe.

Fact 7: Sugar for Energy – apples contain from 8 to 14% natural fruit sugar to give you energy the healthy way!

Fact 8: Apples are cholesterol free – in fact, eating apples can help to reduce cholesterol.

How Much - How Many

Apple to weight equivalents for cooking and more.

• One Pound of apples consists of: 4 small apples 3 medium apples 2 large apples
• Two medium apples are equivalent to one cup grated apple.
• About two pounds of apples make one 9-inch pie.
• A peck of apples weighs about 10.5 pounds. A bushel of apples weighs about 42 pounds and will yield 20-24 quarts of applesauce.
• One pound of apples yields 3 cups diced apples or 2-3/4 cups pared and sliced apples.

Weight Loss

Apples are a delicious source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes weight loss. A medium sized apple contains about 80 calories & no fat. The fiber in apples helps to make you feel fuller, which is part of the reason why the “3 Apple-A-Day” plan suggests you eat an apple before each meal. The complex sweetness of an apple helps to satisfy sugar cravings, while the juice in apples helps to keep you hydrated. Apples are also very portable. It is easy to keep one in your purse of lunch box, to satisfy those mid-day attacks without binging on high-calorie, high-fat foods.

Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids and Adults

Apple Slices with Pizazz

Dip apple slices in honey and roll in granola; or spread slices with peanut butter.

Apple Cider or Juice

People are often confused about the difference between apple “cider” or “juice.” Most apple growers prefer to call their fresh, no sugar added, natural beverage “cider”. Freshly pressed apple cider from Minnesota growers contains all the flavor and nutrients of fresh apples. These “liquid apples” are great served hot or cold and contain only 87 calories per 6 ounce serving.

An Apple A Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Filling But Not Fattening

Apples are filling but not fattening – a benefit to anyone on a weight-reduction diet. The energy supplied by apples comes from easy to digest fruit sugars & hemicellulose carbohydrates. Their high potassium and low sodium content offers a special thirst-quenching benefit to athletes and sportsmen and to some cardiac & kidney disorder patients.

Apples Relieve Tension

University studies have shown that students eating apples regularly, reported fewer headaches and illness associated with stress & have also shown a reduced incidence of colds & minor respiratory illnesses.

Natures Toothbrush

Apples are a natural toothbrush. Their crisp, fibrous texture and the aromatic cleansing action of the juice effectively cleans and freshens the breath, teeth, and gums.