Why Apples Are a Superfood

• An average apple contains about 80 calories

• If you eat one large apple per day, you can lower your cholesterol level by 8% to 11% and two large apples can lower it by 16%

•  An average apple contains about 3 grams of fiber and even if you peel it you will still get about 2.7 grams of fiber. Fiber keeps you feeling full and satisfied, and because it has two different kinds of fiber, it really helps in lowering that cholesterol.       
  

• Apple skins have a strong flavonoid called quercetin. Eat one apple a day with 4 cups of green tea, and a couple tablespoons of onions per day and you lower your risk of heart attacks by about 32%.

• Researchers believe that apples can lower the risk of breast cancer and possibly colon cancer.

• Apples come in many varieties, sizes, and colors, and can be enjoyed cold and crisp or warn and soft, and can be used in salads, desserts, appetizers, and main dishes.    

• Braeburn apples can help protect your skin from dangerous UV rays from the sun.  

• Apples have shown to raise the levels of HDL or good cholesterol.    

•  After subtracting the amount of fiber, an average apple has only about 15 grams of carbohydrates.