APPLES HAVE…
- The highest antioxidant content of Australia’s most popular fruits
- More antioxidant power than a 1500mg megadose of Vitamin C
- Ten times the antioxidant power of goji berry juice
- Almost 4 times the antioxidant content of brewed tea
- Been identified in human studies to reduce cancer risk
- Provided asthma protection and improved lung function
- Been linked to a reduction in cardiovascular disease risk
- Reduced asthma in children when the mother ate apples during pregnancy
- The capacity to aid weight loss while improving overall health profile
- A dozen compounds in peel that inhibit or kill cancer cells
Source: The Apple Report: A nutrition and health review by Shane Landon Accredited Practicing Dietitian www.australianapples.com.au
VIEW: Apple nutritional content
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