Health Benefits of Apples

Low in calories and rich in phyto-nutrients, apples are one of the healthiest foods we can eat.

Apples come from the Malus domestica tree, a member of the rose family (Rosaceae). As one of the most popular fruits in the world, it’s widely cultivated and believed to offer a host of nutritional and disease-fighting benefits.

With over 7,500 known varieties, apples are bred for various tastes and uses, including cooking, fresh eating and cider production.

It is one of the most useful foods to us in terms of health benefits due to its high levels of nutrients – namely, vitamin C, beta carotene, B complex vitamins such as riboflavin, thiamin and pyridoxine, and in a smaller amount - the minerals potassium, phosphorus and calcium.

How to use them

• Apple is best eaten whole, with the peel, as a high concentration of the fruit’s nutrients are contained within the skin.
• Sliced apple can turn brown when exposed to the air so rinse slices in water and add a dash of lemon juice if you have to serve them sliced.
• Apple makes a great addition to jams, pies, and fruit salad.

“Contains pectin a type of dietary fibre which helps lower cholesterol levels and promote good bowel health.”