Many fresh red apple Malus domestica in the store .Apple is one of the most common fruits consumed all around the world. It has a sweet taste, though it can get a little tangy if unripe, and has a long shelf life. It`s dietary fiber and Vitamin C content makes it a potent food against many diseases including cancer. Usually red and green in colour, there is a golden variant too. In India, apple is mainly grown in the hilly areas of Himachal and Kashmir. It is grown in other areas too, but the yield is insignificant. Apple is a winter fruit, but is available throughout the year. If late unexpected weather changes have often damaged the apple crop, causing huge loses to orchard owners. Another issue with apples is that like most other fruits and vegetables, they contain pesticides. Additionally, wax is applied to apples to keep them fresh longer. Therefore, though There are three main useful parts of an apple. They are its food value, fiber and flavonoids. Apple can act as a preventive object against heart diseases, strokes and cancer, since its phytonutrients prevent oxidation of the LDL that is ââ¬Ëbadââ¬â¢ cholesterol. Moreover, the abundant magnesium and potassium which apple contains are enough to ensure a healthy heart to the eater. Potassium in particular, lowers blood pressure and regulates heartbeat. Moreover, an apple contains zero fat and cholesterol.
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